Name: World of Tomorrow
Genre: Animation, Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 2015-01-22
Duration: 17 min
Cast: Julia Pott, Winona Mae, Sara Cushman

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A little girl is taken on a mind-bending tour of her distant future.

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Existential Sci-Fi
Animated Short
Philosophical Reflection
Darkly Humorous
Unique Visuals
Thought-Provoking
Human Condition
Bittersweet
Future Dystopia
Surreal

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Julia PottEmily (voice)

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Directed by: Don Hertzfeldt
Written by: Don Hertzfeldt
Produced by: Don Hertzfeldt
Music by: Don Hertzfeldt

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In this series · 3 films

1World of Tomorrow2015 · You're here
2World of Tomorrow Episode Two: The Burden of Other People's Thoughts2017
3World of Tomorrow Episode Three: The Absent Destinations of David Prime2020

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January 22, 2015 · 17 min · Animation, Drama, Science Fiction

Released: January 22, 2015
Runtime: 17 min
Genres: Animation, Drama, Science Fiction
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Tropes

The Lost Lenore, Spock Speak, Companion Cube +9

The Lost Lenore
Spock Speak
Companion Cube
Armor-Piercing Response
My Future Self and Me
British Accents
Time and Relative Dimensions in Space
The End of the World as We Know It
Clone Degeneration
Creepy Monotone
Black Comedy
Cheerful Child

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is World of Tomorrow worth watching?"

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Is World of Tomorrow worth watching?

91

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (86).

Is there a sequel to World of Tomorrow?

Yes: it's movie 1 of 3 in its series, followed by World of Tomorrow Episode Two: The Burden of Other People's Thoughts (2017).

Can I half-watch World of Tomorrow?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Will World of Tomorrow make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

What tropes does World of Tomorrow use?

The Lost LenoreSpock SpeakCompanion CubeArmor-Piercing ResponseMy Future Self and MeBritish AccentsTime and Relative Dimensions in SpaceThe End of the World as We Know ItClone DegenerationCreepy MonotoneBlack ComedyCheerful Childand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including The Lost Lenore, Spock Speak, and Companion Cube.