Totally Under Control
Seen it?2021 | 123 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (99% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
This documentary puts a spotlight on the White House’s failed response to the global pandemic and how it could have been prevented. Featuring damning testimony from public health officials and hard investigative reporting, director Alex Gibney reveals a system-wide collapse caused by a profound dereliction of presidential leadership.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Suzanne Hillinger, Ophelia Harutyunyan, Alex Gibney
- Alex GibneyNarrator (voice)
- Scott BeckerSelf
- Taison BellSelf
- Michael BowenSelf