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Becoming Warren Buffett

  • 2017
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 30m
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Becoming Warren Buffett (2017)
The legendary investor started out as an ambitious, numbers-obsessed boy from Nebraska and ended up becoming one of the richest and most respected men in the world.
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The legendary investor started out as an ambitious, numbers-obsessed boy from Nebraska and ended up becoming one of the richest and most respected men in the world.The legendary investor started out as an ambitious, numbers-obsessed boy from Nebraska and ended up becoming one of the richest and most respected men in the world.The legendary investor started out as an ambitious, numbers-obsessed boy from Nebraska and ended up becoming one of the richest and most respected men in the world.

  • Director
    • Peter W. Kunhardt
  • Writer
    • Chris Chuang
  • Stars
    • Kenan Akansel
    • Saul Bisht
    • Susie Buffet Jr.
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    5.8K
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    • Director
      • Peter W. Kunhardt
    • Writer
      • Chris Chuang
    • Stars
      • Kenan Akansel
      • Saul Bisht
      • Susie Buffet Jr.
    • 21User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Kenan Akansel
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    Susie Buffet Jr.
    Susie Buffet Jr.
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    Bertie Buffet
    • Self
    Howie Buffet
    • Self
    Doris Buffett
    • Self
    Peter Buffett
    • Self
    Susan Buffett
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    • (archive footage)
    Warren Buffett
    Warren Buffett
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    Bill Gates
    Bill Gates
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    • (archive footage)
    Melinda Gates
    Melinda Gates
    • Self
    Sandy Gottesman
    • Self
    Aiden Linkov
    • Warren Buffet 9 Year Old Friend
    Carol Loomis
    Carol Loomis
    • Self
    Charlie Munger
    • Self
    Mitchell Savitsky
    • classmate
    Justin Van Voorhis
    • 40 Year Old Warren
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      • Chris Chuang
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    10claudjak-864-699400

    It was enlightening to see the man behind the fame

    HBO: Becoming Warren Buffett. Highly recommend it.

    What an amazing man, not because of his money but because he maintains his character regardless of the amount of money he has. If his portrayal in this documentary is accurate, which I believe it is, then the best part of this documentary was getting a glimpse to his philosophy of life and approach to businesses- just fascinating. He seems to be a man with great moral values, integrity, and extreme focus, which one needs to be the best at anything.

    Plus, his respect for others, including his wife, game playing with numbers and an appreciation for Dale Carnegie is just awesome.

    Maybe I loved it because it reminds me of my 8 yr old son that has read Dale Carnegie 2X and is always crunching math numbers in his head.
    7JamesD2

    Squandered opportunity

    Probably about 60% of the way thru it was a 9. He had some decent tips. But way too much of this documentary centered on his wife. It is difficult to see what she did that Warrented such a huge part of this documentary.

    One had the sense that this was done to take what probably would be a male dominated documentary and they tried to make it more accessible for females. Like how there will be a sci-fi movie with this artificially placed love story into the plot which doesn't move the plot forward much.

    Then they got into his whole philanthropy. Yes he gave away a LOT of money. OK.

    Probably most of the people that are watching this are interested in his investing secrets.

    Less Susan Buffet and philanthropy and more stocks.
    7Quietbyday-170-516684

    Should have been called 'Becoming Susan Buffett'

    If this movie had been called "Becoming Susan Buffet", it already would have been a lot more interesting.

    The contrast/interplay/tension between Susan's philanthropy (working for others, not money) and Warren's sense of "utility" (accumulating with compound interest to have a greater impact later) provides more than enough material to make an documentary that is interesting while still including the full range of biographical material.

    I would have liked the film makers to push more, for example to question Buffet on some of the ethical struggles he may have faced, and his thoughts on economic structures and the role they play in helping or hindering human development and improving quality of life. It also could have benefited from having more of a look toward the future (beyond Buffet contemplating his own death); after all, this documentary on Buffet rests on the assumption that he will be a big name in the history books.

    Nevertheless, a documentary that was well worth the time spent watching it.
    random-70778

    Not suprised at haigogrpahic spin, very surprised some believe it.

    This guy pays practically no taxes and his 'philanthropic efforts' are all about tax avoidance.
    9grantss

    Excellent documentary on an investment and business genius

    The life story of Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and one of the wealthiest people in the world. Buffett made his fortune through canny, rational investment and is probably the greatest, most successful investor of all time. This documentary traces his history, from childhood to the present day and interviews not only himself, but many of his close family and business associates.

    Very well made drama on a man with an incredible ability for investment and business management. Well researched, with some rare footage of Buffett. Interviewees are all relevant, and not simply Buffett fans singing his praises. The family interviews also show his personal side, including his flaws (many of which is happy to admit himself).

    The documentary also covers his philanthropic deeds, the area that will ensure Buffett's legacy.

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      Warren Buffett: Somebody once said that the chains of habit are too light to be felt until they're too heavy to be broken.

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      Composed by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg

      Performed by Warren Buffett

      Published by EMI Feist Catalogue, Inc. (ASCAP)

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    • Release date
      • January 30, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Очима Воррена Баффета
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