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An Inconvenient Truth

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An Inconvenient Truth

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Released May 24, 2006

1h 36m

Documentary

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Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim follows Al Gore on the lecture circuit, as the former presidential candidate campaigns to raise public awareness of the dangers of global warming and calls for immediate action to curb its destructive effects on the environment.

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Critics Consensus

This candid, powerful and informative documentary illuminates some of the myths surrounding its dual subjects: global warming and Al Gore.

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Nigel Andrews

Financial Times

A Tantalus glimpse of what America might have been with a president who cared about the planet, its people and its peace.

May 15, 2015

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

It grabs you like a thriller with an ending that will haunt your dreams.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 24, 2006

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Peter Rainer

Christian Science Monitor

Just because truths are inconvenient is no reason to suppose they are not real.

Rated: A-

Oct 14, 2006

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Gore's film is basically preaching to the choir.

Rated: 2.5/4.0

Sep 12, 2020

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

An Inconvenient Truth gives a platform to Al Gore's prophetic sermon on climate change.

May 7, 2020

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Disarmingly and alarmingly sincere in both its message and presentation ... a truth that has to be seen.

Nov 8, 2019

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Stephen L

"An Inconvenient Truth" (2006) presents itself as an urgent wake-up call on climate change, yet its execution raises concerns about credibility and commitment. The film's twenty-year predictions evoke a sense of impending doom reminiscent of apocalyptic warnings, but a lack of accessible follow-up data undermines its impact. Notably, the official website link displayed throughout the credits now redirects to unrelated content, suggesting a lapse in maintaining the film's educational resources. This oversight calls into question the filmmakers' dedication to their cause, leaving viewers skeptical about the documentary's lasting value.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/15/25

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Charlie E

I watched this several years ago. And it remains a cast iron prediction of the future - its foretelling becoming reality every single day… essential watching. If I had my way every year 7 child should see it as well as adults.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/24

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Cees T

9.99/10 - Excellent presentation. Not quite perfect about leaving out more ancient CO2 vs temperature, being a bit unclear about which leads what, and could be focusing more on water vapor (more warming) and pollution (more deadly than war).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/24

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Shael

Conviction sells. In my estimation this is a message worth buying despite that we might not have all the facts figured out about global warming.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/26/23

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Nicole C

How is this "Documentary" still getting positive reviews when every prediction in the film has proven false nearly 20 years after it was released? Cult mentality is the only reasonable explanation. Climate alarmism at least helped Gore fund his private jets and mansions to "keep carbon levels low". What a fraud.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/16/23

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Adam C

Gore's unsubstantiated climate claims ring just as deceptive as they did over 15 years ago when the film was released. And now, with the luxury in the passage of time, we as the audience now know many of claims made in the film have not and may never come to fruition.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

06/21/23

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Lawrence Bender

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim follows Al Gore on the lecture circuit, as the former presidential candidate campaigns to raise public awareness of the dangers of global warming and calls for immediate action to curb its destructive effects on the environment.

Director: Davis Guggenheim
Producer: Laurie Lennard, Lawrence Bender
Screenwriter: Al Gore
Distributor: Paramount Classics
Production Co: Paramount, Participant Prods.
Rating: PG (Mild Thematic Elements)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 24, 2006, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $23.8M
Runtime: 1h 36m

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