Koyaanisqatsi (1983) movie poster

Koyaanisqatsi (1983)

"Life out of balance"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 79%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 82% (RT: 91%, MC: 72) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DocumentaryMusic

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Director
Godfrey Reggio
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.9/10 (760 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
91%
Metacritic
72
Cast
Ed Asner as Self (archive footage)
Pat Benatar as Self
Johnny Carson as Self (archive footage)
Dick Cavett as Self (archive footage)
Marilyn Chambers as Self (archive footage)
Sammy Davis Jr. as Self (archive footage)
Lou Dobbs as Self (archive footage)
Linda Ellerbee as Self (archive footage)
Most people think so. 79% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 760 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 82%.
Overview
Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration: its tone is set by the juxtaposition of images and the exceptional music by Philip Glass. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Godfrey Reggio cited several classic documentary films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated documentary films of 1983 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Koyaanisqatsi is a 1983 documentary, music film directed by Godfrey Reggio. Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration: its tone is set by the juxtaposition of images and the exceptional music by Philip Glass.

The film has been rated by 760 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a documentary film, Koyaanisqatsi delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Koyaanisqatsi (1983) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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