Examined Life (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, Examined Life is a documentary film directed by Astra Taylor, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Examined Life pulls philosophy out of academic journals and classrooms, and puts it back on the streets. Offering privileged moments with great thinkers from fields ranging from moral philosophy to cultural theory, Examined Life reveals philosophy's power to transform the way we see the world around us and imagine our place in it.
Who’s in it. Examined Life stars Cornel West as Self, Judith Butler as Self, Slavoj Žižek as Self and Peter Singer as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Examined Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Examined Life page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Examined Life (2008)?
- In US, Examined Life is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Examined Life worth watching?
- Examined Life holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Examined Life?
- Examined Life stars Cornel West, Judith Butler, Slavoj Žižek, Peter Singer and Michael Hardt.
- When was Examined Life released?
- Examined Life was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.