What Is This (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, What Is This is an animation film directed by Raphael Montañez Ortíz, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. With the aid of the Computer Department at Rutgers University, Montañez Ortiz devised a software interface that allowed him to digitize a videotape by scratching it forward and backward, completely disrupting its temporality.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Is This page.
If you liked it. Fans of What Is This tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What Is This (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What Is This change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- When was What Is This released?
- What Is This was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.