Insignificance (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1985, Insignificance is a comedy and drama film directed by Nicolas Roeg, running about 110 minutes. “A comedy about life, death, sex, and the Universe... relatively speaking.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four 1950s cultural icons who conceivably could have met but probably didn't, fictionally do so in this modern fable of post-WWII America. Visually intriguing, the film has a fluid progression of flashbacks and flashforwards centering on the fictional Einstein's current observations, childhood memories, and apprehensions for the future.
Who’s in it. Insignificance stars Michael Emil as The Professor, Theresa Russell as The Actress, Tony Curtis as The Senator and Gary Busey as The Ballplayer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Insignificance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Insignificance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Insignificance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Insignificance (1985)?
- In US, Insignificance is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Insignificance worth watching?
- Insignificance holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Insignificance?
- Insignificance stars Michael Emil, Theresa Russell, Tony Curtis, Gary Busey and Will Sampson.
- When was Insignificance released?
- Insignificance was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.