Influence(2020)
The rise and fall of the world's most dangerous PR company
Influence Synopsis
Charting the recent advancements in weaponized communication by investigating the rise and fall of the world’s most notorious public relations and reputation management firm: the British multinational Bell Pottinger.
Influence (2020) is a documentary film directed by Richard Poplak, released on January 27, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Ron Leagas, John Hegarty, Phumzile Van Damme and David Wynne-Morgan. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Poplak
- Writers:
- Richard Poplak, Diana Neille
- Producers:
- Neil Brandt, Bob Moore
- Status:
- Released
Influence (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Influence before you stream it.
Influence Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ron Leagas
Ron Leagas
as Self - Former Managing Director, Saatchi & Saatchi
- John Hegarty
John Hegarty
as Self - Founding Shareholder, Saatchi & Saatchi
- Phumzile Van Damme
Phumzile Van Damme
as Self - Opposition Politician
- David Wynne-Morgan
David Wynne-Morgan
as Self - Public Relations Pioneer
- Sergio Bitar
Sergio Bitar
as Self - Minister of Mining in Salvador Allende's Government
- Ralph Mathekga
Ralph Mathekga
as Self - Political Analyst, Clearcontent Research
F.W. de Klerk
as Self - Former President of South Africa
- Chester Crocker
Chester Crocker
as Self - Former Assistant Secretary of State for African's Affairs
Andile Mngxitama
as Self - Founder of Black First Land First Party
- Alex Goldfarb
Alex Goldfarb
as Self - Russian Political Activist
- Meirion Jones
Meirion Jones
as Self - Investigations Editor
- Joel Harding
Joel Harding
as Self - Former Special Forces, Information Warfare Expert
Key crew
Directed by Richard Poplak, written by Richard Poplak and Diana Neille, produced by Neil Brandt and Bob Moore.
Explore more Documentary titles
Influence Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 7 ratings.
You may also like
My Mom Jayne
2025
Come See Me in the Good Light
2025
A Toxic Love Story
2026
Get Me Roger Stone
2017
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
2022
Looking for Richard
1996
I Am Heath Ledger
2017
Seduced and Abandoned
2013
Sherman's March
1986
The Class of ‘92
2013
The Mole: Undercover in North Korea
2020
Fuck
2006
To Kill a Tiger
2023
South of the Border
2009
Gilbert
2017
Harmontown
2014
35 Up
1991
National Gallery
2014
Father Soldier Son
2020
Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction
2013
Movies similar to Influence
I Was, I Am, I Will Be
1974
Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing
2006
Amateur's Riot
2008
Amazônia, a Nova Minamata?
2022
Latche, l'esprit des lieux
2026
Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
1999
Fascism Inc.
2014
From Abdul To Leila
2024
What I Learned About US Foreign Policy
2003
O Que Nos Separa
2020
Who’s Counting? Marilyn Waring on Sex, Lies and Global Economics
1995
Volta Para a Base - Esquerda, Direita e Bolsonaro
2022
Time Keeps Marching On
2026
The State Capture
2019
Under the Libertarian Sign
1936
Kiss 25 Goodbye
1991
Film-Tract n° 1968
1968
Fahrenheit 9/11
2004
An Inconvenient Truth
2006
The Plan
2017
Influence – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Influence online?
+
Influence (2020) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Influence?
+
The main cast of Influence (2020) includes Ron Leagas, John Hegarty, Phumzile Van Damme, David Wynne-Morgan and Sergio Bitar. The film was directed by Richard Poplak. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Influence released?
+
Influence was released on January 27, 2020 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Influence worth watching?
+
Influence (2020) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 7 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 Influence?
+
Yes. The official Influence trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.