Waydowntown (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 5.6

Waydowntown poster

Released in 2000, Waydowntown is a comedy and drama film directed by Gary Burns, running about 84 minutes. “Welcome to life at the bottom of the food chain.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Four young office workers have a bet going to see who can last the longest without going outside. In the maze that is the downtown core of a large city, glass skywalks connect apartment buildings, office towers and shopping malls. Its day 28 of the bet and over the lunch hour, as the office prepares for the company founder's retirement party, things start to seriously unravel.

Who’s in it. Waydowntown stars Fab Filippo as Tom Bennett, Don McKellar as Brad, Marya Delver as Sandra West and Gordon Currie as Curt Schwin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Waydowntown 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 Waydowntown page.

If you liked it. Fans of Waydowntown tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Waydowntown (2000)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waydowntown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Waydowntown worth watching?
Waydowntown holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Waydowntown?
Waydowntown stars Fab Filippo, Don McKellar, Marya Delver, Gordon Currie and Tammy Isbell.
When was Waydowntown released?
Waydowntown was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.