---
title: "Atlas Shrugged: Part I"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/atlas-shrugged-part-i-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 56780
imdb_id: "tt0480239"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 225
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/atlas-shrugged-part-i-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Atlas Shrugged: Part I is a 2011 American science fiction political drama film directed as the first part in a trilogy. The film is based on Ayn Rand's 1957 novel of the same name. Investor John Aglialoro initiated the project after various treatments and proposals floundered for nearly forty years. Referred to onscreen as simply Atlas Shrugged, the production was released in the United States on April 15, 2011, carrying a PG-13 rating with a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes. The genre classifications for the film include drama, thriller, science fiction, and mystery. The story follows Dagny Taggart, a powerful railroad executive who struggles to keep her business alive while society is crumbling around her. The feature also connects to its subsequent sequel, Atlas Shrugged: Part II.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel | The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paul Johansson
- **Networks / Studios**: Harmon Kaslow & John Aglialoro Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Taylor Schilling** as *Dagny Taggart*
- **Grant Bowler** as *Henry "Hank" Rearden*
- **Matthew Marsden** as *James Taggart*
- **Edi Gathegi** as *Eddie Willers*
- **Jsu Garcia** as *Francisco D'Anconia*
- **Graham Beckel** as *Ellis Wyatt*
- **Jon Polito** as *Orren Boyle*
- **Patrick Fischler** as *Paul Larkin*
- **Rebecca Wisocky** as *Lillian Rearden*
- **Michael Lerner** as *Wesley Mouch*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Atlas Shrugged: Part I online?
Atlas Shrugged: Part I is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Atlas Shrugged: Part I worth watching?
Atlas Shrugged: Part I holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 225 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Atlas Shrugged: Part I and when was it released?
Atlas Shrugged: Part I is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 2011. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Atlas Shrugged: Part I?
Atlas Shrugged: Part I was directed by Paul Johansson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Atlas Shrugged: Part I — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/56780)
- [Atlas Shrugged: Part I - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlas_Shrugged:_Part_I)
- [Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480239/fullcredits/)
- [Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/56780-atlas-shrugged-part-i/cast)
- [‘Atlas Shrugged: Part II,’ With Samantha Mathis](https://www.nytimes.com/)
- [Atlas Shrugged: Part I - Production & Contact Info | IMDbPro](https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt0480239/)

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