Knock Down the House Movie (2019): Where to watch and stream online

Knock Down the House

Documentary

2019, Movie, 1h 26min

In 2018, a young bartender in the Bronx, a coal miner’s daughter in West Virginia, a grieving mother in Nevada and a registered nurse in Missouri join a movement of insurgent candidates challenging powerful incumbents in Congress. Without political experience or corporate money, these four women are attempting to do what many consider impossible.

Country: United States

Director:

Rachel Lears

Cast:

Sharon Jones,

Nancy Pelosi,

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,

Ilhan Omar

Reviews

Critic Richard Roeper

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The whip-smart, dedicated, industrious and charismatic Ocasio-Cortez is the unquestioned star of the stirring and inspirational documentary “Knock Down the House,”...

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Critic Jordan Hoffman

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I can’t imagine anyone not finding this movie inspiring. It is a classic David and Goliath scenario, with clueless, dopey Joe Crowley disrespecting his challenger (sending a proxy to a debate!) until it is far too late.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Renee Longstreet

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...is as fresh and inspiring as the women it showcases.

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Critic Nick Allen

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...proof that modern grassroots movements have an impact, whether an election is won or not.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Freja Dam

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...en medrivende fortælling om en socialistisk modbevægelse i USA fortalt gennem fire kvindelige demokratiske kandidater til Kongressen...

Read full review at Soundvenue

Frequently asked questions

What is Knock Down the House about? Toggle content

Knock Down the House is a documentary film that follows the journey of four determined women who run for Congress in the 2018 United States elections. Despite facing powerful incumbents and lacking political experience, these women dare to challenge the status quo and fight for a better future. The film takes us behind the scenes of their campaigns, showcasing the hard work, dedication, and passion that drives them to take on the political establishment. Among them is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a young bartender from the Bronx who becomes a symbol of hope and change for a new generation of Americans. Will they succeed in their quest to knock down the house? Find out in this inspiring documentary.

Where can I stream Knock Down the House? Toggle content

You can stream Knock Down the House on: Netflix

What movies are similar to Knock Down the House? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Knock Down the House include David Foster: Off the Record, Please Hold The Line, The Game Changers, Daughters, Sugarcane, Comunero Rebellion.

When was Knock Down the House released for streaming? Toggle content

Knock Down the House was released for streaming on May 1, 2019.