Downsizing (2017)
We are meant for something bigger.
A kindly occupational therapist undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to four inches tall so that he and his wife can help save the planet and afford a nice lifestyle at the same time.
Director: Alexander Payne
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Comedy
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date: December 22, 2017
Cast
- Matt Damon - Paul Safranek
- Christoph Waltz - Dusan Mirkovic
- Hong Chau - Ngoc Lan Tran
- Kristen Wiig - Audrey Safranek
- Rolf Lassgård - Dr. Jorgen Asbjørnsen
- Ingjerd Egeberg - Anne-Helene Asbjørnsen
- Udo Kier - Konrad
- Søren Pilmark - Dr. Andreas Jacobsen
- Jason Sudeikis - Dave Johnson
- Maribeth Monroe - Carol Johnson
Screenplay
- Jim Taylor (Screenplay)
- Alexander Payne (Screenplay)
Music: Rolfe Kent
Cinematography: Phedon Papamichael
Editing: Kevin Tent
Production: Ad Hominem Enterprises, Gran Via Productions, Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Norsk, English, Español, Tiếng Việt, Íslenska
Budget: $68M
Box Office: $55M
Original Language: en
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Post-Human Evolution and Transhumanism, Stories of Hope and Redemption
Keywords
future, computer, therapist, married couple, shrinking, crowd, speculative, meditative, caucasian, thoughtful, reflective, pc, procedure, loving, inspirational
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Downsizing about?
- A kindly occupational therapist undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to four inches tall so that he and his wife can help save the planet and afford a nice lifestyle at the same time.
- Who directed Downsizing?
- Downsizing was directed by Alexander Payne.
- Who stars in Downsizing?
- Downsizing stars Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau, Kristen Wiig, Rolf Lassgård, Ingjerd Egeberg.
- How long is Downsizing?
- Downsizing has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is Downsizing?
- Downsizing is a Drama, Science Fiction, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Downsizing?
- Downsizing had a budget of $68M.
- How much did Downsizing gross?
- Downsizing grossed $55M worldwide.
- Where was Downsizing produced?
- Downsizing was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Downsizing?
- The themes of Downsizing include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Post-Human Evolution and Transhumanism, Stories of Hope and Redemption.