The Wanderers (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2020, The Wanderers is a documentary film directed by Matīss Kaža, running about 90 minutes. “Young, Wild and Lost” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Through the prism of three distinct characters, the 24-year-old director conveys an intimate and sensitive portrait of his own generation, wanderers looking for their place in the new and uncertain world. Dancer Tanya moves to Mississippi where she finds love with a paraplegic wheelchair basketball trainer who is more than 20 years her senior. App developer Tomass abandons the life he had before and becomes a world-travelling digital nomad. Avant-garde publisher Valters collects toilet seats in a poetically performative attempt to overcome past trauma.

Who’s in it. The Wanderers stars Valters Dakša as Himself, Taņa Petrikina as Herself and Tomass Sārts as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Wanderers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wanderers page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Wanderers tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Wanderers (2020)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wanderers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Wanderers worth watching?
The Wanderers holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Wanderers?
The Wanderers stars Valters Dakša, Taņa Petrikina and Tomass Sārts.
When was The Wanderers released?
The Wanderers was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.