Better Living Through Circuitry (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, Better Living Through Circuitry is a music and documentary film directed by Jon Reiss, running about 85 minutes. “A Digital Odyssey into Electronic Dance Culture” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A documentary about the Electronic Dance movement of the '90s. It is the first such full-length film on the topic. It was produced by Cleopatra Pictures and Entertainment Group, presided by Cleopatra Records founder Brian Perera. The film features interviews with BT, The Crystal Method, Electric Skychurch, Genesis P-Orridge, Frankie Bones, DJ Spooky, Roni Size, and DJ Keoki.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Better Living Through Circuitry has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Better Living Through Circuitry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Better Living Through Circuitry tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Better Living Through Circuitry (1999)?
- In US, Better Living Through Circuitry is available to stream on YouTube TV, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Better Living Through Circuitry worth watching?
- Better Living Through Circuitry holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.