Movie

The Divide

“What happens when the rich get richer?”

★ 6.7(12)20151h 18m

The Divide is streaming on Netflix, DocAlliance Films and Netflix Standard with Ads in Germany, and available to rent or buy on DocAlliance Films. Availability checked 23 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Katharine Round
Release date: 2015-11-20
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About The Divide

The Divide is a 2015 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Katharine Round, starring Noam Chomsky, Max Hastings and Richard G. Wilkinson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Divide in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Divide tells the story of 7 individuals striving for a better life in modern day US and UK - where the top 0.1% owns as much wealth as the bottom 90%. By plotting these tales together, we uncover how virtually every aspect of our lives is controlled by one factor: the size of the gap between rich and poor.The film is inspired by "The Spirit Level" by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett.

Cast

Noam Chomsky

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Max Hastings

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Richard G. Wilkinson

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Robert Frank

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Kwame Anthony Appiah

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Michael Marmot

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Richard Benjamin

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Janet Sparks

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Leah Taylor

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Ha-Joon Chang

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Rochelle Monte

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Alan Budd

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Themes & keywords

globalizationeconomyunited kingdomwoman directoreconomic inequality

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Divide in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream The Divide on Netflix, DocAlliance Films and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on DocAlliance Films.

Is The Divide on Netflix?+

Yes — The Divide is available to stream on Netflix in Germany.

How long is The Divide?+

The Divide has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who stars in The Divide?+

The Divide stars Noam Chomsky, Max Hastings, Richard G. Wilkinson, Robert Frank and Kwame Anthony Appiah.

When did The Divide come out?+

The Divide is a 2015 movie directed by Katharine Round.

What genre is The Divide?+

The Divide is Documentary film.

Who directed The Divide?+

The Divide was directed by Katharine Round.