

Naqoyqatsi
“Life as war”
A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.
Where to watch Naqoyqatsi in United States
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Where is Naqoyqatsi streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
About Naqoyqatsi
Naqoyqatsi is a 2002 English-language documentary film directed by Godfrey Reggio. The cast is led by Marlon Brando, Elton John, Julia Louis-Dreyfus. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Naqoyqatsi was produced by Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education, Qatsi Productions, and IRE Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 2, 2002, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Godfrey Reggio
- Release date
- September 2, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education, Qatsi Productions, IRE Productions
Naqoyqatsi cast & crew
Naqoyqatsi was directed by Godfrey Reggio.
The cast features Marlon Brando as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), Elton John as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), Madonna as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), Adolf Hitler as Self (archive footage) (uncredited), and Bill Clinton as Self (archive footage) (uncredited).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Russell Lee Fine and it was produced by Steven Soderbergh and Lawrence Taub.
Is Naqoyqatsi worth watching?
Naqoyqatsi holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 155 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Naqoyqatsi is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Naqoyqatsi
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Cast of Naqoyqatsi

Marlon Brando
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Elton John
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Madonna
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Adolf Hitler
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Fidel Castro
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Paul McCartney
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ringo Starr
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

George Harrison
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Naqoyqatsi — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Naqoyqatsi in United States?
Naqoyqatsi is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Naqoyqatsi in?
Naqoyqatsi is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Naqoyqatsi?
Naqoyqatsi runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Naqoyqatsi rated?
Naqoyqatsi is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 155 ratings.











