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Where to watch “Koyaanisqatsi” (1983) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.
What to expect (spoiler-free)
Here’s what to expect from “ (1983), without spoilers.
Genre-wise, it leans into Documentary, Music, with a runtime around 86 minutes.
Top billed names include Ed Asner, Pat Benatar, Johnny Carson, Dick Cavett.
For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.
Topics & keywords
human vs nature, technology, civilization, social commentary, rural area, nature run amok, nature, environment, environmental destruction, lost civilization, observational cinema, environmental disaster
Official trailer
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Plot
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.
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