Capital in the Twenty-First Century

Name: Capital in the Twenty-First Century
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-01-01
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Thomas Piketty, Ian Bremmer, Lucas Chancel, Bryce Edwards, Rana Foroohar

2019| 1h 42m| IMDb 7.1

Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2019) is currently streaming in the UK on STUDIOCANAL Presents and STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Documentary

Based on the international bestseller by rock-star economist Thomas Piketty, this captivating documentary is an eye-opening journey through wealth and power, a film that breaks the popular assumption that the accumulation of capital runs hand in hand with social progress, and shines a new light on today's growing inequalities.

Director: Justin Pemberton