
The Minimalists: Less Is Now
2021 · Movie · TV-14 · 53 min · ★ 6.2
Two longtime friends who helped popularize minimalism reflect on how cutting back on possessions and distractions can lead to a more meaningful life. Through personal stories, interviews, and on-the-road moments, the film explores why “less” can feel like “more” for people seeking clarity and purpose.
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Details
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2021-01-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- TV-14
- Runtime
- 53 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (149 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a motivational, personal take on decluttering and anti-consumerism, especially if you liked Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things; Not for you if you want detailed how-to advice or lots of fresh material.
Pros: encouraging message; well produced look; relatable testimonies | Cons: repetitive for fans; shallow on practical tips; scripted monologues
Themes
- minimalism
- inspirational
- intimate
- factual
Cast & crew

Joshua Fields Millburn
as Self
- RN
Ryan Nicodemus
as Self
Directed by Matt D'Avella