Affluenza
Seen it?1997 | 56 min | Documentary, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for anyone who likes learning something new. You'll come away knowing something you didn't.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 56 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
A look at the modern-day problem of "affluenza," an epidemic of stress, overwork, shopping and debt caused by the pursuit of the American Dream. The history of the condition is explored, as well as the advertising and marketing ploys used to sustain it. Men and women from around the country share their stories of personal debt and suggestions for financial recovery.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 56K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John de Graaf, Vivia Boe
- Jennifer GailusSelf
- Scott SimonSelf
- Olivia MartinSelf
- Keaton AdamsSelf
- Glenn StantonSelf
- Joe DominguezSelf
- Vicki RobinSelf