The Shock Doctrine
Directed by Michael Winterbottom, Mat Whitecross
An investigation of "disaster capitalism", based on Naomi Klein's proposition that neo-liberal capitalism feeds on natural disasters, war and terror to establish its dominance.
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Top cast
Kieran O'Brien
Narrator (Voice)
Naomi Klein
Self
Milton Friedman
Self
John Major
Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Henry Kissinger
Self (archive footage)
Saddam Hussein
Self (archive footage)
Condoleezza Rice
Self (archive footage)
Barack Obama
Self (archive footage)
Alan Greenspan
Self (archive footage)
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Shock Doctrine online?
The Shock Doctrine is not currently included with any streaming subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it digitally on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability differs by country, so it may be on a subscription service elsewhere.
Is The Shock Doctrine on Netflix?
No — The Shock Doctrine is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track.
Can I rent or buy The Shock Doctrine online?
Yes. In United States, The Shock Doctrine can be rented on Google Play Movies and YouTube and purchased on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
In which countries can I stream The Shock Doctrine?
The Shock Doctrine is not currently included with a streaming subscription in any of the countries we track, though it may be available to rent or buy digitally.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
