Revolution OS (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2001, Revolution OS is a comedy and documentary film directed by J.T.S. Moore, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. REVOLUTION OS tells the inside story of the hackers who rebelled against the proprietary software model and Microsoft to create GNU/Linux and the Open Source movement.
Who’s in it. Revolution OS stars Susan Egan as Narrator, Linus Torvalds as Himself - Creator, Linux Kernel, Richard M. Stallman as Himself - Founder, GNU Project and Eric S. Raymond as Himself - Author, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Revolution OS has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Revolution OS page.
If you liked it. Fans of Revolution OS tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Revolution OS (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Revolution OS change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Revolution OS worth watching?
- Revolution OS holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Revolution OS?
- Revolution OS stars Susan Egan, Linus Torvalds, Richard M. Stallman, Eric S. Raymond and Bruce Perens.
- When was Revolution OS released?
- Revolution OS was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.