American Factory (2019)
Kernel Score: 80% · 495 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Documentary
Released: 2019-08-21
Runtime: 110 minutes
Where to watch American Factory
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In post-industrial Ohio, a Chinese billionaire opens a new factory in the husk of an abandoned General Motors plant, hiring two thousand blue-collar Americans. Early days of hope and optimism give way to setbacks as high-tech China clashes with working-class America.
American Factory parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this documentary explores real workplace culture clashes and labor rights issues at a factory, with some tense confrontations.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Julia Reichert
Cast
- Junming 'Jimmy' Wang as Self - Vice President, Fuyao
- Sherrod Brown as Self - U.S. Senator, Ohio
- Dave Burrows as Self - Vice President, Fuyao Glass America
- John Gauthier as Self - President, Fuyao Glass America
- Rob Haerr as Self - Furnace Supervisor
- Cynthia Harper as Self - Lamination Specialist
- Wong He as Self - Furance Engineer
- Jill Lamantia as Self - Forklift Operator
- Jeff Daochuan Liu as Self - President, Fuyao Glass America
- Shawnea Rosser as Self - Glass Inspector
American Factory FAQ
Is American Factory good?
American Factory has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 495 audience ratings.
Where can I watch American Factory?
In the US you can stream American Factory on Netflix.
Is American Factory OK for kids?
American Factory is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this documentary explores real workplace culture clashes and labor rights issues at a factory, with some tense confrontations.
What movies are like American Factory?
If you liked American Factory, try The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley, Samsara, Deliver Us from Evil and Flamin' Hot.