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Visitors

2013Movie1 h 27 min

62
DecentGoodWatch score

An awe-inspiring, slow-burning documentary movie about the mind and society, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, brutality or scares.

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From the director of KOYAANISQATSI, an astonishing film that documents the drama of how we both live and witness what we experience. Shot in rich black and white Godfrey Reggio's latest film finds the full spectrum of emotion in human faces, gorgeous landscapes and even the behavior of an especially expressive gorilla.

Feels like

  • Experiential Documentary
  • Meditative Film
  • Visual Philosophy
  • Black & White Cinematography
  • Non-Narrative
  • Human Condition
  • Observational
  • Evocative Soundscape
  • Contemplative
  • Godfrey Reggio

Cast

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Directed by
Godfrey Reggio
Written by
Godfrey Reggio
Music by
Philip Glass

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Facts

September 8, 2013 · 1 h 27 min · Documentary

Released
September 8, 2013
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
12 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Visitors?"

Questions about Visitors

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Visitors?

In the United States, Visitors streams on Philo and Fandor, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Visitors worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 62).

Is Visitors okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Visitors?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for ambiguity.

Is Visitors plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (7 of 10) and intrigue (4 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.