Downsizing (2017)
A man shrinks himself to save the planet, but finds life's complexities grow larger in miniature.
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 intense is Downsizing?
Downsizing has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What Downsizing feels like
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Downsizing
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Is Downsizing for you?
Is Downsizing scary?
No. Downsizing is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Downsizing gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Downsizing sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Downsizing OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Downsizing?
Downsizing runs 2h 15m.
Where can I stream Downsizing?
Downsizing is streaming on MGM+.
Does Downsizing have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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