Overview
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.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedDownsizing (2017), directed by Alexander Payne, is a high-concept blend of comedy, drama, and science fiction. A mild-mannered occupational therapist undergoes a procedure to shrink himself to a few inches tall, joining a movement that promises both environmental benefit and a more affordable, luxurious life. The tone is wry and contemplative, using its inventive premise as a lens on modern dilemmas. Themes of consumerism, purpose, inequality, and the search for meaning give the satire surprising depth. With a MagicMovieScore of 5.4, it suits viewers open to idea-driven, tonally unconventional cinema that trades blockbuster spectacle for thoughtful social reflection.
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Top 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
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Movie Info
Release Date
December 22, 2017
Runtime
2h 15m
Rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction
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