

Powaqqatsi
“Life in transformation”
An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
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Where is Powaqqatsi streaming around the world?
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|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
About Powaqqatsi
Powaqqatsi is a 1988 English-language documentary film directed by Godfrey Reggio. The cast is led by Christie Brinkley, David Brinkley, Patrick Disanto. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.
Powaqqatsi was produced by Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education, IRE Productions, and Golan-Globus Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on April 29, 1988, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Godfrey Reggio
- Writers
- Ken Richards, Godfrey Reggio
- Release date
- April 29, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education, IRE Productions, Golan-Globus Productions
Powaqqatsi cast & crew
Powaqqatsi was directed by Godfrey Reggio and written by Ken Richards and Godfrey Reggio.
The cast features Christie Brinkley as (archive footage), David Brinkley as (archive footage), Patrick Disanto as Self, Pope John Paul II as (archive footage), Dan Rather as (archive footage), and Cheryl Tiegs as (archive footage).
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Leonidas Zourdoumis and it was produced by Lawrence Taub and Godfrey Reggio.
Is Powaqqatsi worth watching?
Powaqqatsi holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 183 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Powaqqatsi is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Powaqqatsi
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Cast of Powaqqatsi

Christie Brinkley
(archive footage)

David Brinkley
(archive footage)
Patrick Disanto
Self

Pope John Paul II
(archive footage)

Dan Rather
(archive footage)

Cheryl Tiegs
(archive footage)
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Powaqqatsi — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Powaqqatsi in United States?
Powaqqatsi is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is Powaqqatsi on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Powaqqatsi is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Powaqqatsi in?
Powaqqatsi is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Powaqqatsi?
Powaqqatsi runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Powaqqatsi rated?
Powaqqatsi is rated G. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 183 ratings.











