The Age of Stupid
Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devastated future world of 2055, looking at old footage from 2008 and asking: why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance?
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About The Age of Stupid
The Age of Stupid is a 2009 English-language war, documentary and history film directed by Franny Armstrong. The cast is led by Pete Postlethwaite, Babou Ceesay, Toyah Frantzen. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
The Age of Stupid was produced in United Kingdom. It was released on September 21, 2009.
- Director
- Franny Armstrong
- Writers
- Franny Armstrong
- Release date
- September 21, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
The Age of Stupid cast & crew
The Age of Stupid was directed by Franny Armstrong and written by Franny Armstrong.
The cast features Pete Postlethwaite as The Archivist, Babou Ceesay as Self (voice), and Toyah Frantzen as Self - Dutch.
Behind the camera, it was produced by John Battsek and Lizzie Gillett.
Is The Age of Stupid worth watching?
The Age of Stupid holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 76 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy war, documentary, and history, The Age of Stupid is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Age of Stupid
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Cast of The Age of Stupid
Pete Postlethwaite
The Archivist
Babou Ceesay
Self (voice)
Toyah Frantzen
Self - Dutch
The Age of Stupid — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Age of Stupid in United States?
The Age of Stupid is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Age of Stupid on Hoopla?
Yes — The Age of Stupid is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Age of Stupid in?
The Age of Stupid is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Age of Stupid?
The Age of Stupid runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is The Age of Stupid rated?
It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 76 ratings.
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