Where to Invade Next
Where to Invade Next

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Where to Invade Next

2015
Movie
121 min
English

To understand firsthand what the United States of America can learn from other nations, Michael Moore playfully “invades” some to see what they have to offer.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users85%
Director: Michael MooreGenres: Documentary, Comedy, War

Plot Summary

Filmmaker Michael Moore travels across Europe and North Africa to discover how other countries handle societal problems that plague the United States. He visits nations like Italy, France, Germany, Iceland, and Tunisia to explore their approaches to labor laws, education, healthcare, and social policies. Moore highlights positive aspects of these systems, often contrasting them with what he perceives as failures in American society, with the aim of inspiring a similar shift back home.

Critical Reception

Michael Moore's documentary "Where to Invade Next" was generally well-received by critics, who praised its often humorous and insightful look at social policies in other countries. While some found its arguments to be one-sided or overly simplistic, many appreciated its optimistic tone and its potential to spark dialogue about improving American society. Audiences were also engaged by Moore's characteristic directness and his ability to find compelling human stories within complex political and social systems.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its humor and optimistic perspective on policy solutions.

  • Critiqued by some for a selective presentation of facts.

  • Seen as a thought-provoking call for social change in America.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be eye-opening and inspiring, appreciating Michael Moore's exploration of successful social programs in other nations. Many viewers were impressed by the contrast drawn with American policies and found the documentary to be a hopeful catalyst for discussion and potential reform.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Documentary Film.

Fun Fact

The film's title, "Where to Invade Next," is a satirical reference to the United States' history of military interventions, suggesting that instead of invading countries for their resources, the US should 'invade' them to learn from their successful social policies.

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