The One Percent

The One Percent

Directed by Jamie Johnson

Produced by HBO Documentary Films

200677 min5.9 / 10

A cerebral, observational documentary that examines wealth concentration and systemic inequality through the lens of the ultra-rich, raising urgent questions about economic justice and social stability.

Jamie Johnson takes the exploration of wealth that he began in Born Rich one step further. The One Percent, refers to the tiny percentage of Americans who control nearly half the wealth of the U.S. Johnson's thesis is that this wealth in the hands of so few people is a danger to our very way of life.

Questions people ask

  • Is The One Percent violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The One Percent sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does The One Percent end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The One Percent scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The One Percent easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

34/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity73

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise19

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The One Percent

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The One Percent

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The One Percent, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The One Percent, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The One Percent, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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