GoodWatchSign in

The Legacy of Malthus

1994·Movie
51min
79
GreatGoodWatch score

Watch

Not streaming in any country yet.

The Legacy of Malthus fingerprint

Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace3
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Society, history, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Discusses Malthus's theories of population and the causes of poverty. As film contrasts the 19th century poor in Scotland with today's poor in India, it takes on the international population "establishment", challenging the entrenched view that overpopulation alone is responsible for poverty and environmental destruction.
DocumentarySocial CommentaryEconomic TheoryHistorical AnalysisPopulation StudiesThought-ProvokingEducationalChallenging PerspectivesGlobal IssuesPolitical Discourse

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Legacy of Malthus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Legacy of Malthus legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for The Legacy of Malthus in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is The Legacy of Malthus worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Legacy of Malthus?

0 h 51 min

The Legacy of Malthus runs 0 h 51 min.

What language is The Legacy of Malthus in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.