The Garbage Man (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2022, The Garbage Man is an animation and documentary film directed by Laura Gonçalves, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. On a hot August afternoon, the family gather at the table and remember Uncle Botão: the Colonial War, and emigration to France where he lived and worked for thirty years as a garbage man.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Garbage Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Garbage Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Garbage Man tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Garbage Man (2022)?
- In US, The Garbage Man is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Garbage Man worth watching?
- The Garbage Man holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Garbage Man released?
- The Garbage Man was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.