Onlookers (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2023, Onlookers is a documentary film directed by Kimi Takesue, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Why do we travel? What do we seek? ONLOOKERS offers a visually striking, immersive meditation on travel and tourism in Laos, reflecting on how we all live as observers. Traversing the country's dusty roads and tranquil rivers, we watch as elaborate painterly tableaus unfold, revealing the whimsical and at times disruptive interweaving of locals and foreigners in rest and play.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Onlookers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Onlookers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Onlookers tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Onlookers (2023)?
- In US, Onlookers is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Onlookers worth watching?
- Onlookers holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Onlookers released?
- Onlookers was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.