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Serious People

2025Movie1 h 26 min

ComedyDrama
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

A melancholic, slow-burning comedy movie about the future and technology.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

A successful music video director and expectant father pushes his work/life balance to the extreme as he hires a doppelgänger to work in his stead.

Feels like

  • Doppelganger Themes
  • Existential Crisis
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Psychological Drama
  • Near-Future Satire
  • Showbiz Critique
  • Character Study
  • Cringe Comedy Elements

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Pasqual Gutierrez, Ben Mullinkosson
Written by
Pasqual Gutierrez
Produced by
Teddy Lee, Laurel Thomson, Ryan Hahn
Music by
Dennis Waju Broderick

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Facts

November 14, 2025 · 1 h 26 min · Strong Language

Released
November 14, 2025
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
21 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Serious People?"

Questions about Serious People

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Where can I stream Serious People?

MUBI

In the United States, Serious People streams on MUBI. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Serious People worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5.8).

Will Serious People make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (7 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).