Official movie poster for Collective (2019), a documentary film

Collective(2019)

Colectiv

When government fails, we all pay the price.

7.5(199)1h 49m2019-02-13
Documentary

Collective Synopsis

In the aftermath of a tragic fire in a Romanian club, burn victims begin dying in hospitals from wounds that were not life threatening. A team of investigative journalists move into action uncovering the mass corruption of the health system and of the state institutions. Collective follows journalists, whistle blowers, and authorities alike. An immersive and uncompromising look into a dysfunctional system, exposing corruption, propaganda, and manipulation that nowadays affect not only Romania, but societies around the world.

Collective (2019) is a documentary film directed by Alexander Nanau, released on February 13, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Cătălin Tolontan, Mirela Neag, Razvan Lutac and Tedy Ursuleanu. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 199 ratings.

Director:
Alexander Nanau
Writers:
Antoaneta Opris, Alexander Nanau
Producers:
Alina David, Bianca Oana, Alexander Nanau
Cinematographer:
Alexander Nanau
Production:
Samsa Film, Alexander Nanau Production, HBO Europe, MDR, Luxembourg Film Fund, Sundance Institute, CNC
Revenue:
$200,041
Status:
Released

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Collective Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 199 ratings.

SWITCH.

9/10

As we witness the chronological outcome of events, we reach a bleak and sudden ending that leaves us to ask the question - what now? That's precisely what many Romanians would also be asking of their government: should things slowly but surely improve on the path Vlad Voiculesu set them upon, or revert to old ways for ease, convenience and a share in the dirty money? Only time will tell. What is fortunate is that…

Reviewed on April 6, 2021

badelf

9/10

Corruption kills people. This is not metaphor, not hyperbole, not political rhetoric; it is the documented, undeniable truth at the heart of Collective, Alexander Nanau's devastating chronicle of the aftermath of the 2015 Colectiv nightclub fire in Bucharest. The film follows investigative journalists from the Sports Gazette as they uncover a network of medical corruption so grotesque it beggars belief: diluted…

Reviewed on June 8, 2026

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Collective – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Collective online?

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Collective (2019) is available to stream on Philo, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Collective?

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The main cast of Collective (2019) includes Cătălin Tolontan, Mirela Neag, Razvan Lutac, Tedy Ursuleanu and Vlad Voiculescu. The film was directed by Alexander Nanau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Collective released?

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Collective was released on February 13, 2019 and runs for 1h 49m.

Is Collective worth watching?

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Collective (2019) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 199 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Collective?

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Yes. The official Collective trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.