

20,000 Days on Earth
A semi-fictionalized documentary about a day in the life of Australian musician Nick Cave's persona.
Where to watch 20,000 Days on Earth in United States
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Where is 20,000 Days on Earth streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | BFI Player |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, Beamafilm | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
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
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
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Cast of 20,000 Days on Earth

Nick Cave
Self

Warren Ellis
Self
Blixa Bargeld
Self

Susie Bick
Self
Arthur Cave
Self

Earl Cave
Self
Kirk Lake
Archivist
Darian Leader
Self

Kylie Minogue
Self

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.











