Downsizing (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2017, Downsizing is a comedy, drama and science fiction film directed by Alexander Payne, running about 135 minutes. “We are meant for something bigger.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A kindly occupational therapist undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to four inches tall so that he and his wife can help save the planet and afford a nice lifestyle at the same time.
Who’s in it. Downsizing stars Matt Damon as Paul Safranek, Christoph Waltz as Dusan Mirkovic, Hong Chau as Ngoc Lan Tran and Kristen Wiig as Audrey Safranek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Downsizing has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $55M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Downsizing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Downsizing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Downsizing (2017)?
- In US, Downsizing is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Downsizing worth watching?
- Downsizing holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Downsizing?
- Downsizing stars Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau, Kristen Wiig and Rolf Lassgård.
- When was Downsizing released?
- Downsizing was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.