Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Fahrenheit 9/11 is a 2004 historical documentary directed by Michael Moore, starring George W. Bush. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $222.4 million worldwide on a $6 million budget. It won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Documentary Feature at the Critics' Choice 2005. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10. Stream it on Darkroom and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Michael Moore
- Genres
- History , War , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- Budget
- $6M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Fahrenheit 9/11 About?
The premise of Fahrenheit 9/11 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This provocative documentary examines the events surrounding the US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Through witty humor and detailed research, Michael Moore explores the Bush administration's actions and perceived manipulation of public opinion following the September 11th attacks. The film investigates the close ties between the White House and Saudi Arabia, highlighting corporate profiteering and a political system influenced by special interests, suggesting a corrupt system exploited the tragedy.
Fahrenheit 9/11 Themes & Keywords
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- american history
- human rights
- post september 11 2001
- anti war
- independent film
- propaganda
- american imperialism
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- jarhead
- superpower
- self righteousness
- dark comedy
- 2000 u.s. presidential election
- politics documentary
- military and war documentary
- 2000s
- 21st century
- casualty
- cigarette smoking
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- iraq
- interview
- paranoia
- september 11 2001
- united states of america
- afghanistan
- fear
- terrorism
- voting results
- election coverage
- election result
- election night
- campaigning
- american abroad
- american politics
- u.s. military
- political propaganda
- partisan commentary
- abuse of power
- new york city
- eyeglasses
- president
- political criminal
- world trade center manhattan new york city
- manhattan new york city
- execution
Where to Watch Fahrenheit 9/11
Stream it on Darkroom and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Fahrenheit 9/11 Cast
George W. Bush stars in Fahrenheit 9/11. Directed by Michael Moore.
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Director Michael Moore
Fahrenheit 9/11 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fahrenheit 9/11 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 82% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
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TMDB 71% User score
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Fahrenheit 9/11 Plot Summary
What happens in Fahrenheit 9/11 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The documentary opens with a provocative claim: friends and political allies of George W. Bush at the Fox News Channel played a pivotal role in swaying the outcome of the 2000 election by prematurely declaring Bush victorious against Al Gore. This announcement came right after CBS had declared Florida, a vital swing state, in favor of Gore. The stakes were high; winning Florida meant securing the presidency. Intriguingly, the individual responsible for calling the election for Bush at Fox was none other than his first cousin, John Ellis. To further complicate matters, Bush’s brother was the Governor of Florida.
Full summary
The whole story of Fahrenheit 9/11, scene by scene
Fahrenheit 9/11 Box Office & Budget
Fahrenheit 9/11 grossed $222.4 million worldwide on a $6 million budget, 37 times what it cost. $119.2 million came from the US and Canada and $103.3 million (46%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$222.4M
37× its budget
- US & Canada
- $119.2M
- International
- $103.3M
- Budget
- $6M
Fahrenheit 9/11 Awards & Nominations
Fahrenheit 9/11 won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Documentary Feature at the Critics' Choice 2005. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2005, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
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Critics' Choice 2005 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Documentary Feature
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DGA Awards 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Documentaries – Michael Moore
Fahrenheit 9/11 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Fahrenheit 9/11.
How Well Do You Know Fahrenheit 9/11?
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Fahrenheit 9/11 FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Fahrenheit 9/11, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fahrenheit 9/11?
Fahrenheit 9/11 runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Fahrenheit 9/11 released?
Fahrenheit 9/11 was released on June 23, 2004.
Who directed Fahrenheit 9/11?
Fahrenheit 9/11 was directed by Michael Moore.
More films by Michael Moore Who is in the cast of Fahrenheit 9/11?
Fahrenheit 9/11 stars George W. Bush.
Where can I watch Fahrenheit 9/11?
In the US, Fahrenheit 9/11 is streaming on Darkroom, Fandango at Home Free and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Fahrenheit 9/11 make at the box office?
Fahrenheit 9/11 grossed $222.4 million worldwide ($119.2 million domestic, $103.3 million international) on a budget of $6 million.
How is Fahrenheit 9/11 rated?
Fahrenheit 9/11 has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
What awards did Fahrenheit 9/11 win?
Fahrenheit 9/11 won 1 award from 2 nominations, including Best Documentary Feature at the Critics' Choice 2005.
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