The Divide
“What happens when the rich get richer?”
Where to watch The Divide in Canada
The Divide is streaming on DocAlliance Films in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and DocAlliance Films. Availability checked 7 June 2026.
About The Divide
The Divide is a 2015 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Katharine Round, starring Noam Chomsky, Max Hastings and Richard G. Wilkinson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Divide in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
The Divide tells the story of 7 individuals striving for a better life in modern day US and UK - where the top 0.1% owns as much wealth as the bottom 90%. By plotting these tales together, we uncover how virtually every aspect of our lives is controlled by one factor: the size of the gap between rich and poor.The film is inspired by "The Spirit Level" by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett.
Top cast
Noam Chomsky
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Max Hastings
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Richard G. Wilkinson
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Robert Frank
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Kwame Anthony Appiah
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Michael Marmot
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Richard Benjamin
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Janet Sparks
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Leah Taylor
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Ha-Joon Chang
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Rochelle Monte
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Alan Budd
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Cathy O'Neil
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Keith Thomas
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Jennifer Cooper
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Paul Piff
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Kate Pickett
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Alden Cass
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Alexis Goldstein
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Divide in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The Divide on DocAlliance Films. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and DocAlliance Films.
Is The Divide on Netflix?+
The Divide is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on DocAlliance Films.
How long is The Divide?+
The Divide has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
Who stars in The Divide?+
The Divide stars Noam Chomsky, Max Hastings, Richard G. Wilkinson, Robert Frank and Kwame Anthony Appiah.
When did The Divide come out?+
The Divide is a 2015 movie directed by Katharine Round.
What genre is The Divide?+
The Divide is Documentary film.
Who directed The Divide?+
The Divide was directed by Katharine Round.
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