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We Live in Public

2009·Movie
1h 29min
73
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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Technology, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

In 1999, Internet entrepreneur Josh Harris recruits dozens of young men and women who agree to live in underground apartments for weeks at a time while their every movement is broadcast online. Soon, Harris and his girlfriend embark on their own subterranean adventure, with cameras streaming live footage of their meals, arguments, bedroom activities, and bathroom habits. This documentary explores the role of technology in our lives, as it charts the fragile nature of dot-com economy.
Internet CultureSurveillanceDot-Com EraPsychological ExperimentSocial CommentaryHuman BehaviorLoss of PrivacyDystopianDocumentary

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Where can I stream We Live in Public legally?

We Live in Public is included with a subscription to Philo, Brew, and Flix Premiere in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Filmzie. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is We Live in Public worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is We Live in Public rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is We Live in Public?

1 h 29 min

We Live in Public runs 1 h 29 min.

Is We Live in Public based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on We Live in Public?

Critics75
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see We Live in Public much the same way.

What language is We Live in Public in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch We Live in Public?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for We Live in Public in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.