I Am Greta
A close observational portrait of Greta Thunberg’s transformation from solitary Swedish school striker into a globally recognized climate activist.
Overview
A young girl sparks a global movement, challenging the world to care about the planet's future.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- serious
- intimate
- inspiring
- environmental awareness viewing
- classroom discussion
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an inspiring and stirring chronicle of Greta Thunberg’s activism, while noting that it offers limited new information.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The filmmakers follow Greta Thunberg from her first school strike through the international growth of her climate activism.
Greta’s quiet personality, autism spectrum identity, family relationships, and world-famous activist role are presented together.
Greta’s school strike and speeches are driven by concern about climate change and adults’ responsibility for the future.
The production team documents Greta from the beginning of her strike, tracking travel, family life, and activist events.
Films like I Am Greta, and why
An Inconvenient Truth
observational environmental documentary focused on a prominent activist and the urgency of climate change
He Named Me Malala
inspiring documentary portrait of a young person confronting powerful institutions through sustained activism
Before the Flood
activist documentary combining personal testimony, public campaigning, and climate politics
Movie Details
- Director
- Nathan Grossman
- Release Date
- 2020-10-16
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (128)
Cast
- Greta Thunberg
- Svante Thunberg
- Niclas Svenningsen
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- António Guterres
- Kyra Gantois
- Adélaïde Charlier
- Anuna De Wever
- Emmanuel Macron
- Jean-Claude Juncker
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is I Am Greta about?
- A close observational portrait of Greta Thunberg’s transformation from solitary Swedish school striker into a globally recognized climate activist.
- What is I Am Greta like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of I Am Greta as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is I Am Greta violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in I Am Greta.
- What did critics think of I Am Greta?
- Critics broadly found the film an inspiring and stirring chronicle of Greta Thunberg’s activism, while noting that it offers limited new information.
- Which films are like I Am Greta?
- Films with a similar feel include An Inconvenient Truth, He Named Me Malala, and Before the Flood.
- How long is I Am Greta?
- I Am Greta runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch I Am Greta?
- In United States, I Am Greta streams on Hulu.
