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Cast · Directed by Alex Winter
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Steve Chen
Self - YouTube Co-Founder
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Jillian C. York
Self - Author, Free Expression Activist
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Hany Farid
Self - Professor, UC Berkeley, Computer Science and School of Information (voice)
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Talia Lavin
Self - Journalist, Author (voice)
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Anthony Padilla
Self - YouTube Creator, Smosh
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Ian Hecox
Self - YouTube Creator, Smosh (voice)
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Susan Wojcicki
Self - Former YouTube CEO
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Nitasha Tiku
Self -Tech Culture Reporter, The Washington Post (voice)
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Becca Lewis
Self - Digital Media Researcher (voice)
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Natalie Wynn
Self - YouTube Creator, ContraPoints
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Caleb Cain
Self - YouTube Creator, Faraday Speaks
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Brianna Wu
Self - Software Engineer, Video Game Developer
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The YouTube Effect — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams The YouTube Effect?
The YouTube Effect is streaming on Hoopla in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is The YouTube Effect on Netflix?
No, The YouTube Effect is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.
Is The YouTube Effect on Amazon Prime Video?
No, The YouTube Effect isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Hoopla instead.
Where can I watch The YouTube Effect for free?
The YouTube Effect is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Australia.
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