The Recycling Man (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 2020, The Recycling Man is a science fiction film directed by Carlo Ballauri, running about 13 minutes.
What it’s about. In an overpopulated and underprivileged suburban neighbourhood, Jacob, a boy immobilised on a wheelchair, fights to protect a girl he spots across the courtyard, doing all he can to warn her of the dark figure entering her room - The Recycling Man.
Who’s in it. The Recycling Man stars Virginia Newcomb as Valerie, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Jacob, Corey Landis as Governmental message announcer (voice) and Terence Anderson as Doyle The Recycling Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Recycling Man 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 The Recycling Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Recycling Man tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Recycling Man (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Recycling Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Recycling Man worth watching?
- The Recycling Man holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Recycling Man?
- The Recycling Man stars Virginia Newcomb, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Corey Landis, Terence Anderson and Ines Milans.
- When was The Recycling Man released?
- The Recycling Man was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.
