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Where to Watch Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life (1996) in the US
- 1996
- Not Rated
- 2h 25m
- 6.5IMDb
- 50%Rotten Tomatoes
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What it's about
Ayn Rand was born in 1905 in St. Petersberg, Russia. She escaped to America in 1926 amidst the rise of Soviet Communism. She remained in the United States for the rest of her life, where she became a much respected author of The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. The themes of freedom and individualism were to be her life's passion, and would win her a devoted following among readers. Her books continue to sell over 300,000 copies each year. Upon her arrival in America, Ayn Rand applied for a screenwriting position at the DeMille Studios in Hollywood. On that same day, a chance meeting with DeMille brought her to the set of The King of Kings where she was hired as an extra for the film. But, it wasn't until her 1936 Broadway success, Night of January 16th, that she first achieved fame as a writer. The play, a courtroom drama that was tried before a jury drawn from the audience each night, had two endings for each verdict. Although a success, it was Ayn's first struggle to keep the integrity of her script intact from those who did not share her vision.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Michael Paxton
- Writer
- Michael Paxton
- Starring
- Sharon Gless, Michael S. Berliner, Harry Binswanger
Details
- Release date
- Feb 13, 1998
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $205,246
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 2 nominations total
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- Where to watch Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life in the United States?
- Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Strand Releasing (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Strand Releasing (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).
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