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The Gig Is Up

2021·Movie
1h 28min
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes100%–

Where to watch

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

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The Gig Is Up fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Society, technology, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

There is a cost to convenience

A very human tech doc, uncovers the real costs of the platform economy through the lives of workers from around the world for companies including Uber, Amazon and Deliveroo. From delivering food and driving ride shares to tagging images for AI, millions of people around the world are finding work task by task online. The gig economy is worth over 5 trillion USD globally, and growing. And yet the stories of the workers behind this tech revolution have gone largely neglected. Who are the people in this shadow workforce? It brings their stories into the light. Lured by the promise of flexible work hours, independence, and control over time and money, workers from around the world have found a very different reality. Work conditions are often dangerous, pay often changes without notice, and workers can effectively be fired through deactivation or a bad rating. Through an engaging global cast of characters, it reveals how the magic of technology we are being sold might not be magic at all.
DocumentaryGig EconomySocial CommentaryLabor ExploitationTechnology & SocietyGlobal PerspectivesEconomic InequalityHuman InterestInvestigativeThought-Provoking

Crew

Directed by:
Shannon Walsh
Written by:
Harold Crooks, Shannon Walsh, Julien Goetz
Produced by:
Ina Fichman, Luc Martin-Gousset

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Gig Is Up

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Gig Is Up legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeFuse+Tubi TV

The Gig Is Up is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 The Gig Is Up worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Gig Is Up?

1 h 28 min

The Gig Is Up runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Gig Is Up?

Critics100
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate The Gig Is Up higher (100) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Gig Is Up in?

EnglishChineseFrench

It was made in English, with some Chinese, French. Produced in Canada, France.

In how many countries can I watch The Gig Is Up?

3AUNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Gig Is Up in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.