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20,000 Days on Earth

2014·Movie·NR·97 min·7.0(214)

A semi-fictionalized documentary about a day in the life of Australian musician Nick Cave's persona.

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United StatesKanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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About 20,000 Days on Earth

20,000 Days on Earth is a 2014 English-language documentary, drama and music film directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard. The cast is led by Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Blixa Bargeld. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome.

20,000 Days on Earth was produced by BFI, Corniche Pictures, and Film4 Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on July 5, 2014, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard
Writers
Nick Cave, Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard
Release date
July 5, 2014
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Production
BFI, Corniche Pictures, Film4 Productions
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20,000 Days on Earth cast & crew

20,000 Days on Earth was directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard and written by Nick Cave, Iain Forsyth, and Jane Pollard.

The cast features Nick Cave as Self, Warren Ellis as Self, Blixa Bargeld as Self, Susie Bick as Self, Arthur Cave as Self, and Earl Cave as Self.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nick Cave, cinematography is by Erik Wilson, and it was produced by Thomas Benski and Hani Farsi.

Is 20,000 Days on Earth worth watching?

20,000 Days on Earth holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 214 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary, drama, and music, 20,000 Days on Earth is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch 20,000 Days on Earth

In United States, you can stream 20,000 Days on Earth on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of 20,000 Days on Earth

Nick Cave

Nick Cave

Self

Warren Ellis

Warren Ellis

Self

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Blixa Bargeld

Self

Susie Bick

Susie Bick

Self

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Arthur Cave

Self

Earl Cave

Earl Cave

Self

No photo

Kirk Lake

Archivist

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Darian Leader

Self

Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue

Self

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Self

20,000 Days on Earth — FAQs

Where can I watch 20,000 Days on Earth in United States?

20,000 Days on Earth is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel in United States.

Is 20,000 Days on Earth on Kanopy?

Yes — 20,000 Days on Earth is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is 20,000 Days on Earth in?

20,000 Days on Earth is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is 20,000 Days on Earth?

20,000 Days on Earth runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).

What is 20,000 Days on Earth rated?

20,000 Days on Earth is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 214 ratings.

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