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Idiocracy

2006·Movie
1h 25min·R
IMDb6.5Metacritic667.4Rotten Tomatoes71%61%

Where to watch

Prime

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Idiocracy fingerprint

Very funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of satire and situational comedy

  • Satire & Parody10
  • Situational Comedy9
  • Cringe Humor8

World

Society, politics, and the future

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

In the future, intelligence is extinct.

To test its top-secret Human Hibernation Project, the Pentagon picks the most average European-Americans it can find - an Army private and a prostitute - and sends them to the year 2505 after a series of freak events. But when they arrive, they find a civilization so dumbed-down that they're the smartest people around.
Dystopian SatireDark ComedySocial CommentaryAbsurdist HumorPolitical SatireCringe ComedyCult ClassicPrescientPop Culture

Crew

Directed by:
Mike Judge, Chris Castaldi, Christina Fong
Written by:
Mike Judge, Mike Judge, Etan Cohen
Produced by:
Mike Judge, Mary Vernieu, Venus Kanani
Composed by:
Theodore Shapiro, Chris Navarro, Shawn Kennelly

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Idiocracy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Idiocracy legally?

Prime

Idiocracy is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Idiocracy worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Idiocracy rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Idiocracy?

1 h 25 min

Idiocracy runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Idiocracy?

Critics69
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see Idiocracy much the same way.

Was Idiocracy a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$495,303

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $495,303 worldwide, 21% of its budget.

What language is Idiocracy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Idiocracy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Idiocracy in 60 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Idiocracy use?

Shown Their WorkCluster F-BombCardboard PrisonFuture ImperfectIn the Future, We Still Have RoombasFreeze-Frame BonusBad FutureThe Not-So-Harmless PunishmentMacGuffinInstitutional ApparelRidiculous Future InflationThe Silent Boband 162 more

TV Tropes lists 174 storytelling tropes for Idiocracy, including Shown Their Work, Cluster F-Bomb, Cardboard Prison.