Urbanized
“A documentary film by Gary Hustwit”
A documentary about the design of cities, which looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design and features some of the world's foremost architects, planners, policymakers, builders, and thinkers.
Where to watch Urbanized in United States
Can I watch Urbanized in United States? Yes — you can stream Urbanized in United States on Criterion Channel and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Urbanized streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
About Urbanized
Urbanized is a 2011 English-language documentary film directed by Gary Hustwit. The cast is led by Norman Foster, Jan Gehl, Ellen Dunham-Jones. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy.
Urbanized was produced by Swiss Dots and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on September 9, 2011, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Gary Hustwit
- Release date
- September 9, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Production
- Swiss Dots
Urbanized cast & crew
Urbanized was directed by Gary Hustwit.
The cast features Norman Foster as Self, Jan Gehl as Self, Ellen Dunham-Jones as Self, Amanda M. Burden as Self, Joshua David as Self, and Oscar Niemeyer as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kristian Dunn, cinematography is by Luke Geissbühler, and it was produced by Gary Hustwit.
Is Urbanized worth watching?
Urbanized holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 84 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Urbanized is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Urbanized
In United States, you can stream Urbanized on Criterion Channel and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Urbanized
Norman Foster
Self
Jan Gehl
Self
Ellen Dunham-Jones
Self
Amanda M. Burden
Self
Joshua David
Self
Oscar Niemeyer
Self
Sicelo Nkohla
Self
Rem Koolhaas
Self
Alejandro Aravena
Self
Stefan Mappus
Self
Udo Andriof
Self
Ricky Burdett
Self
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Urbanized — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Urbanized in United States?
Urbanized is streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Urbanized on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Urbanized is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Urbanized in?
Urbanized is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Portuguese, Spanish, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Urbanized?
Urbanized runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is Urbanized rated?
Urbanized is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 84 ratings.
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