Freakonomics

Nan
1h 33m
2010
6.156 /10 (122)

Things you always thought you knew but didn't

Overview

Some of the world's most innovative documentary filmmakers will explore the hidden side of everything.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2010-10-01

Top Billed Cast

Zoe Sloane

Blake

Jade Viggiano

High School Girl

Amancaya Aguilar

Mercedes

Kahiry Bess

Deshawn

Alisha Nagarsheth

Student

Alyssa Wheeldon

High School Girl

Samuel Soifer

Jake

Kellie Geradi

Lexus

Greg Crowe

Johnny the Mechanic

Andrew Greiche

Jake

Adesuwa Addy Iyare

Temptress' Mother

James Leibow

Himself

Jalani McNair

Loser

Mike MacAllister

Himself

Carl Alleyne

Boyfriend

Kelli Chaves

High School Girl

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