Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Drama thriller

This Revolution (2005): Ratings & Plot

This Revolution (2005) movie poster

This Revolution is a 2005 drama thriller directed by Stephen Marshall. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Critics gave it 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.

IMDb rating
5.4/10
Metascore
36
This Revolution (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Stephen Marshall
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is This Revolution About?

The premise of This Revolution without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A news cameraman documenting the Republican National Convention finds himself connecting with a woman struggling with profound loss. Her personal tragedy sparks a desire for change, mirroring the activism he's recording. Their paths intertwine as they both confront their own revolutions.

This Revolution Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • 1st amendment
  • pirate broadcasting
  • protest
  • mask
  • activist
  • government
  • trust
  • homeland security
  • videotape
  • militant
  • left wing
  • republican national convention
+38 more
  • photographer
  • anarchist
  • conspiracy
  • anti capitalism
  • anti globalization
  • anarchism
  • al jazeera
  • editing room
  • reporter
  • radio news
  • subway
  • cell phone
  • police station
  • watching tv
  • earphones
  • recording studio
  • black american
  • african american
  • male male kiss
  • gay kiss
  • rear nudity
  • male nudity
  • nudity
  • marijuana
  • drug use
  • dancing
  • dancer
  • teenage mother
  • homing pigeon
  • race relations
  • musician
  • journalist
  • drinking
  • drink
  • motorcycle
  • computer
  • interview
  • eating
Crew

The Director of This Revolution

Directed by Stephen Marshall.

Ratings

This Revolution Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave This Revolution 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.

Plot

This Revolution Plot Summary

What happens in This Revolution from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens with what seems to be documentary-style footage capturing the intensity of protests during the 2004 Democratic Convention in Boston. As the story unfolds, we realize that Jake, played by actor (insert actor’s name), is behind the camera, sharing the footage with Chloe, portrayed by actor (insert actor’s name), who works at BCN and is also his love interest. However, their relationship is fraught with challenges; while Chloe is driven by ambition and her desire for success, Jake remains committed to uncovering the truth.

Full summary

The whole story of This Revolution, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Quiz

How Well Do You Know This Revolution?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

  1. Question 1: not answered
  2. Question 2: not answered
  3. Question 3: not answered
  4. Question 4: not answered
  5. Question 5: not answered
  6. Question 6: not answered
  7. Question 7: not answered
  8. Question 8: not answered
  9. Question 9: not answered
  10. Question 10: not answered

What event serves as the backdrop for the protests in the film?

Seen This Revolution?

FAQ

This Revolution FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of This Revolution, each answered in a sentence.

How long is This Revolution?

This Revolution runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was This Revolution released?

This Revolution was released on June 29, 2005.

Who directed This Revolution?

This Revolution was directed by Stephen Marshall.

More films by Stephen Marshall

How is This Revolution rated?

This Revolution has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 36 on Metacritic and 49% on TMDB.

Does This Revolution have a post-credit scene?

No. This Revolution has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app