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Where to watch Koyaanisqatsi (1983) tonight

Koyaanisqatsi (1983) runs 1 h 26 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.9 from 811 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 26 min — ends 9:26 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Documentary, Music
Released
April 27, 1983
TMDB rating
7.9 / 10 from 811 votes
Director
Godfrey Reggio
Starring
Ed Asner, Pat Benatar, Johnny Carson, Dick Cavett
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is Koyaanisqatsi?
Koyaanisqatsi is 1 h 26 min long (86 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:26 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Koyaanisqatsi rated?
Koyaanisqatsi is rated NR in the US.
Is Koyaanisqatsi a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Koyaanisqatsi?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Pluto TV (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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