Traceroute (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, Traceroute is a comedy and documentary film directed by Johannes Grenzfurthner, running about 120 minutes. “A Personal Journey Into The Uncharted Depths Of Nerd Culture, A Realm Full Of Dangers, Creatures And More Or Less Precarious Working Conditions” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Artist and life-long nerd Johannes Grenzfurthner is taking us on a personal road trip from the West Coast to the East Coast of the USA, to introduce us to places and people that shaped and inspired his art and politics. Traceroute wants to chase and question the ghosts of nerddom's past, present and future. An exhilarating tour de farce into the guts of trauma, obsession and cognitive capitalism. Features interviews with Matt Winston, Sandy Stone, Bruce Sterling, Jason Scott, Christina Agapakis, Trevor Paglen, Ryan Finnigan, Kit Stubbs, V. Vale, Sean Bonner, Allison Cameron, Josh Ellingson, Maggie Mayhem, Paolo Pedercini, Steve Tolin, Dan Wilcox, Jon Lebkowsky, Jan "Varka" Mulders, Adam Flynn, Abie Hadjitarkhani, Kelly Poots...
Who’s in it. Traceroute stars Johannes Grenzfurthner as Host / Self, Eddie Codel as Self, Johannes Riha as Self and Jenny Marx as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Traceroute 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 Traceroute page.
If you liked it. Fans of Traceroute tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Traceroute (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Traceroute change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Traceroute worth watching?
- Traceroute holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Traceroute?
- Traceroute stars Johannes Grenzfurthner, Eddie Codel, Johannes Riha, Jenny Marx and Ingo Helleport.
- When was Traceroute released?
- Traceroute was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.