Capitalism: A Love Story

Capitalism: A Love Story is Michael Moore's 2009 documentary examining how corporate power shapes the daily lives of Americans and, by extension, people around the world. Moore traces the 2008 financial crisis back to its causes, looking at the banks, corporations, executives and politicians he holds responsible, and argues that the interests of business have come to override democratic government. The film also explores the relationship between capitalism and democracy, and the cost ordinary taxpayers bear when the two are confused. It is built around interviews and archival material, with Moore appearing on screen as narrator and guide.

The film was written and produced by Moore and directed by him, following Sicko (2007) in his filmography, which began with Roger & Me in 1989 and continued through Bowling for Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11. Those appearing as themselves include Elijah Cummings, Marcy Kaptur, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Thora Birch, among a credited cast of 25.

Released in September 2009, the film runs 128 minutes and was made for a budget of about 20 million USD, against a worldwide box office of roughly 17 million USD. On IMDb it holds a rating of 7.4 from around 45,000 votes, and on TMDB a rating of 7.1 from 591 votes. A critics' rating of 7 out of 10 from 184 reviews places it in line with the stronger audience scores, indicating a generally favourable reception from both groups.