Where to Watch Waste Land (2010) in the US

What it's about

An uplifting feature documentary highlighting the transformative power of art and the beauty of the human spirit. Top-selling contemporary artist Vik Muniz takes us on an emotional journey from Jardim Gramacho, the world's largest landfill on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, to the heights of international art stardom. Vik collaborates with the brilliant catadores, pickers of recyclable materials, true Shakespearean characters who live and work in the garbage quoting Machiavelli and showing us how to recycle ourselves.

Cast and crew

Director

Lucy Walker, Karen Harley, João Jardim

Starring

Vik Muniz

Details

Release date

Jan 21, 2011

Language

Portuguese, English

Country

Brazil, United Kingdom

Box office

$187,716

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 29 wins & 13 nominations total

Where to Watch Waste Land (2010) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Waste Land in the United States?

Waste Land is available free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD) and Plex Player (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy. Rent the movie on Fandango at Home and Prime Video.

Can I stream Waste Land or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Fandango at Home and Prime Video.

Can I watch Waste Land for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD) and Plex Player (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy.