The Corporation
An expansive, provocative documentary treats the modern corporation as a legally sanctioned person and interrogates its global power through psychology, economics, politics, and activism.
Overview
A deep dive into the psyche of corporate entities reveals a chilling truth about their nature and impact on society.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Dense
- Violence
- None
- provocative
- thought-provoking
- witty
- political discussion
- classroom viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film dense, entertaining, and thought-provoking in its coherent critique of corporate capitalism, while some felt its 145-minute argument was overly long and incomplete.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Psychiatrist Robert D. Hare's psychopathy framework is used to characterize corporations as legally person-like entities lacking conscience.
The film jumps between corporate examples, expert testimony, activism, marketing, economics, and political consequences in an interconnected organization.
Its central argument presents the corporation as a dominant economic, political, and social force with global consequences.
The film pairs an impassioned indictment of corporate behavior with interviews about what courageous and determined people can do to oppose it.
Films like The Corporation, and why
Capitalism: A Love Story
thought-provoking investigative documentary examining corporate power, public policy, and economic inequality through interviews and evidence
Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media
activist documentary using dense research and a confrontational critique of capitalism and institutional power
The New Corporation: The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel
political documentary connecting global economic systems with environmental and social consequences through a broad interview-driven argument
Inside Job
information-rich documentary critique of corporate influence, consumer culture, and political institutions
Movie Details
- Directors
- Mark Achbar, Jennifer Abbott
- Release Date
- 2003-09-10
- Runtime
- 145 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (291)
Cast
- Jane Akre
- Ray Anderson
- Maude Barlow
- Michael Moore
- Noam Chomsky
- Mikela Jay
- Rob Beckwermert
- Christopher Gora
- Nina Jones
- Richard Kopycinski
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Corporation about?
- An expansive, provocative documentary treats the modern corporation as a legally sanctioned person and interrogates its global power through psychology, economics, politics, and activism.
- What is The Corporation like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Corporation as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as dense.
- Is The Corporation violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Corporation.
- What did critics think of The Corporation?
- Critics broadly found the film dense, entertaining, and thought-provoking in its coherent critique of corporate capitalism, while some felt its 145-minute argument was overly long and incomplete.
- Which films are like The Corporation?
- Films with a similar feel include Capitalism: A Love Story, Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media, The New Corporation: The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel, and Inside Job.
- How long is The Corporation?
- The Corporation runs 145 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Corporation?
- In United States, The Corporation is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
