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DOCUMENTARY . 2019 . 1h 26m . English . 7.2/10

Knock Down the House_

In 2018, a young bartender in the Bronx, a coal miner’s daughter in West Virginia, a grieving mother in Nevada and a registered nurse in Missouri join a movement of insurgent candidates challenging powerful incumbents in Congress. Without political experience or corporate money, these four women are attempting to do what many consider impossible.

Starring Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cori Bush, Paula Jean Swearingen
7.2/10
Rating
1h 26m
Runtime
2019
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In 2018, a young bartender in the Bronx, a coal miner’s daughter in West Virginia, a grieving mother in Nevada and a registered nurse in Missouri join a movement of insurgent candidates challenging powerful incumbents in Congress. Without political experience or corporate money, these four women are attempting to do what many consider impossible.

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Cast
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stars as Self in Knock Down the House.
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Year context
Knock Down the House was released 7 years ago in 2019.
Overview
In 2018, a young bartender in the Bronx, a coal miner’s daughter in West Virginia, a grieving mother in Nevada and a registered nurse in Missouri join a move...
Knock Down the House is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 26m.

CAST (8)

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Self
Cori Bush
Cori Bush
Self
PJ
Paula Jean Swearingen
Self
AV
Amy Vilela
Self
Joe Crowley
Joe Crowley
Self
Ilhan Omar
Ilhan Omar
Self
Joe Manchin III
Joe Manchin III
Self
Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi
Self (archive footage)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (179 votes)
Popularity
1

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Knock Down the House about?
In 2018, a young bartender in the Bronx, a coal miner’s daughter in West Virginia, a grieving mother in Nevada and a registered nurse in Missouri join a movement of insurgent candidates challenging powerful incumbents in Congress. Without political experience or corporate money, these four women are attempting to do what many consider impossible.
How long is Knock Down the House?
Knock Down the House has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in Knock Down the House?
The cast of Knock Down the House includes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cori Bush, Paula Jean Swearingen, Amy Vilela, Joe Crowley.
What is the rating of Knock Down the House?
Knock Down the House has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 179 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Documentary
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