Where to watch Powaqqatsi (1988) tonight
Powaqqatsi (1988) runs 1 h 40 min, is rated G in the US and averages 7.2 from 192 TMDB members. An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
- Runtime
- 1 h 40 min — ends 9:40 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- G (US)
- Genres
- Documentary
- Released
- April 29, 1988
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 from 192 votes
- Director
- Godfrey Reggio
- Starring
- Christie Brinkley, David Brinkley, Patrick Disanto, Pope John Paul II
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: fuboTV (subscription), MGM+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Philo (subscription), MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Powaqqatsi?
- Powaqqatsi is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Powaqqatsi rated?
- Powaqqatsi is rated G in the US.
- Is Powaqqatsi a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Powaqqatsi?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-06: fuboTV (subscription), MGM+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Philo (subscription), MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), The Roku Channel (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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