Our Daily Bread

2006·Movie
1h 32min
93
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic1009.8Rotten Tomatoes94%84%

Where to watch

KanopyHooplaOVIDDocAlliance Filmsmyfilmfriend

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Our Daily Bread fingerprint

Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Welcome to the world of industrial food production and high-tech farming!

Welcome to the world of industrial food production and high-tech farming! To the rhythm of conveyor belts and immense machines, the film looks without commenting into the places where food is produced in Europe: monumental spaces, surreal landscapes and bizarre sounds - a cool, industrial environment which leaves little space for individualism.
Industrial Food ProductionHigh-Tech FarmingEuropean AgricultureDocumentaryVisual EssayMinimalistSocial CommentaryModern AgricultureCool Industrial Environment

Crew

Directed by:
Nikolaus Geyrhalter, Maria Arlamovsky
Written by:
Nikolaus Geyrhalter, Wolfgang Widerhofer
Produced by:
Nikolaus Geyrhalter, Wolfgang Widerhofer, Markus Glaser
Composed by:
Hjalti Bager-Jonathansson, Andreas Hamza, Stefan Holzer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Our Daily Bread

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Our Daily Bread legally?

KanopyHooplaOVIDDocAlliance Filmsmyfilmfriend

Our Daily Bread is included with a subscription to OVID and DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and myfilmfriend. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Our Daily Bread worth watching?

93
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 94/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Our Daily Bread?

1 h 32 min

Our Daily Bread runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Our Daily Bread?

Critics97
Audiences86

Not quite. Critics rate Our Daily Bread higher (97) than audiences (86). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Our Daily Bread in?

GermanPolish

It was made in German, with some Polish. Produced in Austria, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Our Daily Bread?

83ALARATBABBBEBGBHBMBOBRBSCACH+69

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Our Daily Bread in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Our Daily Bread use?

Title DropCapitalism Is BadDown on the FarmCommuneContinuity NodVictoria's Secret CompartmentLarge Ham"Eureka!" MomentBetty and VeronicaChuck Cunningham SyndromeSequelExpyand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Our Daily Bread, including Title Drop, Capitalism Is Bad, Down on the Farm.

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