Koyaanisqatsi (1983)
Kernel Score: 86% · 757 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Documentary, Music
Released: 1983-04-27
Runtime: 86 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration: its tone is set by the juxtaposition of images and the exceptional music by Philip Glass.
Koyaanisqatsi parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Koyaanisqatsi is a dialogue-free art documentary about technology's impact on nature, with no objectionable content but a somber tone.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Godfrey Reggio
Koyaanisqatsi FAQ
Is Koyaanisqatsi good?
Koyaanisqatsi has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 757 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Koyaanisqatsi?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Koyaanisqatsi OK for kids?
Koyaanisqatsi is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Koyaanisqatsi is a dialogue-free art documentary about technology's impact on nature, with no objectionable content but a somber tone.
What movies are like Koyaanisqatsi?
If you liked Koyaanisqatsi, try An Inconvenient Truth, Tomorrow, Katy Perry: Part of Me and Seaspiracy.