The Weather Underground movie poster

The Weather Underground

2002 · 1h 32m · Released

Documentary

The remarkable story of The Weather Underground, radical activists of the 1970s, and of radical politics at its best and most disastrous.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.6 The Movie Database
7.4 IMDb
87% Rotten Tomatoes
77 Metacritic

Where to stream The Weather Underground

Streaming now in the United States on Fandor, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and myfilmfriend.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Trailer

The Weather Underground - Official Trailer

Top cast and crew

BS Bill Siegel Director
Sam Green Director
Lili Taylor Narrator (voice)
Bernardine Dohrn Self
MR Mark Rudd Self
BF Brian Flanagan Self
DG David Gilbert Self
Bill Ayers Self
Kathleen Cleaver Self
LW Laura Whitehorn Self
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Frequently asked questions about The Weather Underground

Where can I watch The Weather Underground in the United States?

The Weather Underground is available to stream on Fandor, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, and myfilmfriend in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch The Weather Underground for free?

The Weather Underground streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, and myfilmfriend. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for The Weather Underground?

The Weather Underground scores 6.6 on The Movie Database, 7.4 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 77 on Metacritic.

Who stars in The Weather Underground?

The Weather Underground stars Lili Taylor, Bernardine Dohrn, Mark Rudd, Brian Flanagan, and David Gilbert. Bill Siegel is the director and Sam Green is the director.

How long is The Weather Underground?

The Weather Underground runs 1h 32m (92 minutes).

When did The Weather Underground come out?

The Weather Underground was released on November 17, 2002.

Which studio made The Weather Underground?

The Weather Underground was produced by The Free History Project in the United States.

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