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Downsizing

2017·Movie
2h 15min·R
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and wondrous

  • Pathos7
  • Wonder7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Society, technology, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Downsizing

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Where can I stream Downsizing legally?

Downsizing is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Downsizing worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Downsizing rated?

RDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use.

How long is Downsizing?

2 h 15 min

Downsizing runs 2 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Downsizing?

Critics56
Audiences46

Not quite. Critics rate Downsizing higher (56) than audiences (46). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Downsizing a box office hit?

Budget$68 million
Box office$55 million

No. It cost about $68 million to make and earned $55 million worldwide, 81% of its budget.

What language is Downsizing in?

EnglishNorwegianSpanishVietnameseIcelandic

It was made in English, with some Norwegian, Spanish, Vietnamese, Icelandic. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Downsizing?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Downsizing in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Downsizing use?

KeetGreen AesopAll for NothingChekhov's GunWorst AidJust Before the EndMagical NegroDomed HometownRunning GagAmbiguous SituationLoser ProtagonistExplain, Explain... Oh, Crap!and 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 storytelling tropes for Downsizing, including Keet, Green Aesop, All for Nothing.