Synopsis
A documentary that tells the story of America's addiction to oil, from its corporate conspiracy beginnings to its current monopoly today, and explains clearly and simply how we can end it - and finally win choice at the pump.
Scores
Overall Score
36.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
18.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
34.8%
Review Aggregate
77.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 75% of 20 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize gritty, thought-provoking, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
grittythought-provokingcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score75.0
RT critic review count20
Rotten Tomatoes audience score82.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes676
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $89,787 | $118,995 |
| International | 2014 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $89,787 | $118,995 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $44,894 | $59,498 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $1,503,000 | $1,991,935 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $1,190,000 | $1,577,114 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $1,713,000 | $2,270,250 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $4,618,000 | $6,120,264 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $44,894 | $59,498 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $9,113,787 | $12,078,559 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $2,000,000 | $2,650,612 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $80,000 (est) | $106,024 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $365,000 | $483,737 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $551,000 | $730,244 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $400,000 | $530,122 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $3,396,000 | $4,500,740 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $5,717,787 | $7,577,819 |
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