Netflix vs. the World
| Netflix vs. the World | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Shawn Cauthen |
| Written by | Gina Keating |
| Based on | Netflixed: The Epic Battle For America's Eyeballs by Gina Keating |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Netflix vs. the World is a documentary film by Shawn Cauthen and Gina Keating about the origin and success of Netlfix.[1][2] The film was premiered at the Lone Star Film Festival in 2019,[3] later released on Amazon Prime Video in 2020.[4]
Background
[edit]The film is directed by Shawn Cauthen, It is based on the 2012 book Netflixed: The Epic Battle For America's Eyeballs by author-journalist Gina Keating, who also acts as a writer for the film.[1][5][6]
Synopsis
[edit]The documentary covers the journey of Netlfix from DVD-by-mail company to the world's largest streaming company, also covering its time as a struggling Silicon Valley startup and competition with Blockbuster and Amazon. The film includes interviews from John Antioco (chairman and CEO of Blockbuster), Nick Shepard (COO Blockbuster), Marc Randolph (co-founder Netlfix) and Tom Dillon (COO Netlfix).[4][7][8]
Reception
[edit]The Film has a 6.8/10 rating on IMDb[9] and has 87% approval on Rotten Tomatoes.[10]
Film Threat found that "Netflix vs. the World is a fascinating piece of history and is the go-to documentary about the history of Netflix and how it got here today."[11]
The film won Best Documentary film of 2019 award by the Lone Star Film Festival.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kruse, Kevin. "Secrets To Netflix Success Revealed In New Docuseries 'Netflix Vs. The World'". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ^ Vejvoda, Jim (2018-11-13). "Netflix vs the World: Documentary Charts the Rise of the Streaming Giant". IGN. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ^ Brown, Sadie (2019-11-11). "5 Must-See Movies at Lone Star Film Festival 2019". Fort Worth Magazine. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ a b Bradley-Tschirgi, Mat (2020-05-29). "NETFLIX VS. THE WORLD: From DVDs By Mail To Streaming Empire". Film Inquiry. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ^ Silver, Stephen (2020-05-18). "Interview: Shawn Cauthen, the Director of "Netflix vs the World," a Documentary About Netflix That's on Amazon". The National Interest. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ^ "'The Last Blockbuster' and 'Netflix Vs. The World' Are a Nostalgic Double Feature Worth Streaming". 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ^ "The Office: A New Docuseries Will Focus On The Show's Most Dedicated Fans". GameSpot. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ^ Hanlon, John (2020-05-06). "'Netflix vs. The World' Review: Doc chronicles Netflix's origin story". AM 870 The ANSWER. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ^ Cauthen, Shawn (2020-04-24), Netflix vs. the World (Documentary), Marc Randolph, John Antioco, Shane Evangelist, Binge-Worthy Pictures, retrieved 2024-04-02
- ^ "Netflix vs. the World | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. 2020-05-08. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ^ "Netflix vs. the World Featured, Reviews Film Threat – Part 2". 2020-05-02. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ^ Murrell, I. C. (2020-05-09). "PA native's award-winning documentary on Netflix debuts on Prime Video". Port Arthur News. Retrieved 2024-04-02.