The Corporation (2003)
Kernel Score: 85% · 279 TMDB ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Documentary
Released: 2003-09-10
Runtime: 145 minutes
Where to watch The Corporation
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
Since the late 18th century American legal decision that the business corporation organizational model is legally a person, it has become a dominant economic, political and social force around the globe. This film takes an in-depth psychological examination of the organization model through various case studies. What the study illustrates is that in the its behaviour, this type of "person" typically acts like a dangerously destructive psychopath without conscience. Furthermore, we see the profound threat this psychopath has for our world and our future, but also how the people with courage, intelligence and determination can do to stop it.
The Corporation parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Corporation is an NR documentary examining the power and behavior of modern corporations through interviews and case studies.
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
Mark Achbar
Cast
- Jane Akre as Self
- Ray Anderson as Self
- Maude Barlow as Self
- Michael Moore as Self
- Noam Chomsky as Self
- Mikela Jay as Narrator (voice)
- Rob Beckwermert as Actor - Dramatizations
- Christopher Gora as Actor - Dramatizations
- Nina Jones as Actor - Dramatizations
- Richard Kopycinski as Actor - Dramatizations
The Corporation FAQ
Is The Corporation good?
The Corporation has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Corporation?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is The Corporation OK for kids?
The Corporation is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Corporation is an NR documentary examining the power and behavior of modern corporations through interviews and case studies.
What movies are like The Corporation?
If you liked The Corporation, try The Edge of Democracy, Side by Side, The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley and Deliver Us from Evil.