Ethos (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2011, Ethos is a documentary film directed by Pete McGrain, running about 72 minutes. “You are the solution” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hosted by twice Oscar nominated actor and activist Woody Harrelson, Ethos lifts the lid on a Pandora's box of systemic issues that guarantee failure in almost every aspect of our lives; from the environment to democracy and our own personal liberty: From terrifying conflicts of interests in politics to unregulated corporate power, to a media in the hands of massive conglomerates, and a military industrial complex that virtually owns our representatives. With interviews from some of todays leading thinkers and source material from the finest documentary film makers of our times Ethos examines and unravels these complex relationships, and offers a solution, a simple but powerful way for you to change this system!
Who’s in it. Ethos stars Woody Harrelson as Host, Noam Chomsky as Himself, Howard Zinn as Himself and Richard Pearl as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Ethos has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ethos page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ethos tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ethos (2011)?
- In US, Ethos is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ethos worth watching?
- Ethos holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ethos?
- Ethos stars Woody Harrelson, Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, Richard Pearl and Chalmers Johnson.
- When was Ethos released?
- Ethos was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.