Capitalism: A Love Story
“Ask not what your CEO can do for you, but what you can do for your CEO”
Synopsis
Michael Moore comes home to the issue he's been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world).
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
TRAILER: Michael Moore's 'Capitalism: A Love Story' - Now On DVD
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-21
Top Cast
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Michael Moore
Self
Elijah Cummings
Self
Marcy Kaptur
Self
Bernie Sanders
Self
Elizabeth Warren
Self
Thora Birch
Self
Baron Hill
Self
Wallace Shawn
Self
Peter Zalewski
Self
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Paul Ryan
Self (archive footage)
Joe Biden
Self (archive footage)
Michael Bloomberg
Self (archive footage)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
Nancy Pelosi
Self (archive footage)
Joseph Stalin
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 6, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.87x
-$2.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Moore
- Original Score
- Jeff Gibbs
- Original Title
- Capitalism: A Love Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.4M
- Production Studios
- The Weinstein Company, Paramount Vantage, Dog Eat Dog Films, Overture Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Moore
Michael Moore
Jeff Gibbs
Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Michael Moore
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Moore
Director
Michael Moore
Writer
Michael Moore
Producer
Jeff Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Capitalism: A Love Story
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What is Capitalism: A Love Story about?
Michael Moore comes home to the issue he's been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world).
Who directed Capitalism: A Love Story?
Capitalism: A Love Story was directed by Michael Moore.
Who stars in Capitalism: A Love Story?
The principal cast of Capitalism: A Love Story includes Michael Moore, Elijah Cummings, Marcy Kaptur, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren.
When was Capitalism: A Love Story released and how long is it?
Capitalism: A Love Story was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of Capitalism: A Love Story?
Capitalism: A Love Story had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $17.4M at the worldwide box office (0.87 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Capitalism: A Love Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Capitalism: A Love Story was composed by Jeff Gibbs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Capitalism: A Love Story?
Capitalism: A Love Story holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).