Finding Satoshi
An evidence-led crypto investigation turns Bitcoin's anonymous origins into a human story about ideas, technology, and financial power.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- measured
- thoughtful
- suspenseful
- thoughtful weekend viewing
- technology discussion
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
William D. Cohan and Tyler Maroney consult builders, adopters, and crypto figures while investigating Bitcoin's origins.
The film connects Bitcoin's creation to the human ideals and philosophical principles behind its design.
Rare interviews and intimate discussions foreground early adopters and architects rather than treating Bitcoin as an abstract invention.
The investigation traces Bitcoin's movement from radical proposal to worldwide financial influence.
Films like Finding Satoshi, and why
The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin
shares an investigative documentary approach to Bitcoin's origins, early adopters, and ideological foundations
Banking on Bitcoin
shares a technology-focused examination of cryptocurrency, financial disruption, and competing economic ideals
Trust Machine: The Story of Blockchain
shares an interview-driven exploration of blockchain technology, cypherpunk ideas, and the future of finance
Movie Details
- Directors
- Tucker Tooley, Matthew Miele
- Release Date
- 2026-04-22
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (6)
Cast
- William D. Cohan
- Tyler Maroney
- Hal Finney
- Len Sassaman
- Bill Gates
- Philip Zimmermann
- Alyssa Blackburn
- Brian Brooks
- Jon Callas
- Nick Bilton
Common questions
- What is Finding Satoshi about?
- An evidence-led crypto investigation turns Bitcoin's anonymous origins into a human story about ideas, technology, and financial power.
- What is Finding Satoshi like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Finding Satoshi as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Finding Satoshi violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Finding Satoshi.
- Which films are like Finding Satoshi?
- Films with a similar feel include The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin, Banking on Bitcoin, and Trust Machine: The Story of Blockchain.
- How long is Finding Satoshi?
- Finding Satoshi runs 101 minutes.
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