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Downsizing (2017)

We are meant for something bigger.

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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.

Release Date
December 22, 2017
Runtime
2h 15m
Rating
5.4/10 (4094 votes)

Director: Alexander Payne

Cast: Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau, Kristen Wiig, Rolf Lassgård, Ingjerd Egeberg, Udo Kier, Søren Pilmark

Production: Ad Hominem Enterprises, Gran Via Productions, Paramount Pictures
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Budget
$68M
Revenue
$55M
Full Cast (127 people)

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Andre Gonzales - 4/10

Really weird and pointless movie. He decides to become small but then that's pretty much it. After he has the operation there's really nothing else interesting about the movie after that. I give it a 4 just cause the Vietnamize lady had me cracking up.

July 10, 2023

Downsizing

Downsizing

We are meant for something bigger.

We are meant for something bigger.

5.4
135 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date12/22/2017
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Matt Damon

as Paul Safranek

Christoph Waltz

as Dusan Mirkovic

Hong Chau

as Ngoc Lan Tran

Kristen Wiig

as Audrey Safranek

Rolf Lassgård

as Dr. Jorgen Asbjørnsen

Ingjerd Egeberg

as Anne-Helene Asbjørnsen

Udo Kier

as Konrad

Søren Pilmark

as Dr. Andreas Jacobsen

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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.

How long is Downsizing?

2h 15m

When was Downsizing released?

December 22, 2017

Who directed Downsizing?

Alexander Payne

Who stars in Downsizing?

Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau

What genre is Downsizing?

Drama, Science Fiction, Comedy

What is Downsizing rated?

R