Name: The History of Concrete
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 2026-09-18
Duration: 1 h 41 min
Cast: John Wilson, Michael Imperioli, Jack Macco, Nathan Fielder, Timothée Chalamet

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After attending a workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, filmmaker John Wilson tries to use the same formula to sell a documentary about concrete.

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Directed by: John Wilson
Written by: John Wilson
Produced by: John Wilson, Shirel Kozak, Allie Viti
Music by: Suzanne Ciani

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September 18, 2026 · 1 h 41 min · NR

Released: September 18, 2026
Runtime: 1 h 41 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Documentary, Comedy
Original language: English
Also spoken: Chinese
Made in: United States
Box office: $1 million

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Is The History of Concrete worth watching?

83

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.6, Letterboxd 4.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Will The History of Concrete make me laugh?

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Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is The History of Concrete plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.