The Worst Person in the World (2021)
A young woman's intimate, earnest journey through love and career unfolds with melancholy and witty, dry humor.
The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.
How intense is The Worst Person in the World?
The Worst Person in the World 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 The Worst Person in the World feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Worst Person in the World
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Worst Person in the World for you?
Is The Worst Person in the World scary?
No. The Worst Person in the World is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Worst Person in the World gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Worst Person in the World sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Worst Person in the World 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 The Worst Person in the World?
The Worst Person in the World runs 2h 8m.
Where can I stream The Worst Person in the World?
The Worst Person in the World is streaming on Kanopy and Tubi.
Does The Worst Person in the World have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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