Waste Land (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2010, Waste Land is a documentary film directed by Lucy Walker, running about 90 minutes. “What happens in the world's largest trash city will transform you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An uplifting feature documentary highlighting the transformative power of art and the beauty of the human spirit. Top-selling contemporary artist Vik Muniz takes us on an emotional journey from Jardim Gramacho, the world's largest landfill on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, to the heights of international art stardom. Vik collaborates with the brilliant catadores, pickers of recyclable materials, true Shakespearean characters who live and work in the garbage quoting Machiavelli and showing us how to recycle ourselves.
Who’s in it. Waste Land stars Vik Muniz as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Waste Land has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $187.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waste Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waste Land 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 Waste Land (2010)?
- In US, Waste Land is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Waste Land worth watching?
- Waste Land holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Waste Land?
- Waste Land stars Vik Muniz.
- When was Waste Land released?
- Waste Land was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.