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Where to watch The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz (2014) tonight

The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz (2014) runs 1 h 45 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.9 from 481 TMDB members. Programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz achieved groundbreaking work in social justice and political organizing. His passion for open access ensnared him in a legal nightmare that ended with the taking of his own life at the age of 26.

Runtime
1 h 45 min — ends 9:45 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Released
June 27, 2014
TMDB rating
7.9 / 10 from 481 votes
Director
Brian Knappenberger
Starring
Aaron Swartz, Tim Berners-Lee, Cory Doctorow, Peter Eckersley
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Hoopla (free).

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How long is The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is 1 h 45 min long (105 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:45 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz rated?
The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz is rated NR in the US.
Is The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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