The Way Things Go (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1987, The Way Things Go is a notable film directed by David Weiss.
What it’s about. Artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss create the ultimate Rube Goldberg machine with a complex imaginative devices that trigger each other for 30 minutes in a domino effect. The film was creating in an empty warehouse and with objects probably found at a junkyard as the creative contraptions fly, burn, roll, walk, melt, pop, push and fall in an endless science project that will mesmerize the mind.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Way Things Go has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Way Things Go page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Way Things Go (1987)?
- In US, The Way Things Go is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Way Things Go worth watching?
- The Way Things Go holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Way Things Go released?
- The Way Things Go was released in 1987.