Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things
2015 · Movie · NR · 79 min · ★ 6.6 · 57% critics
This documentary explores how owning less can make life feel clearer and more intentional, following a simple-living movement and people from different backgrounds who’ve embraced it. Through personal stories and conversations, it looks at decluttering, mindful consumption, and focusing on what matters most day to day.
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Details
- Years
- 2015
- Release date
- 2015-09-26
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 79 min
- Critic score
- 57/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (405 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a conversation-starting look at decluttering and intentional living, similar to The Minimalists: Less Is Now; Not for you if you want deep history, detailed how-tos, or dislike self-promotional vibes.
Pros: thought-provoking simple-living ideas; relatable personal stories; strong anti-consumerism message | Cons: feels like a sales pitch; light on practical depth; narrow, well-off focus
Themes
- homelessness
- promotion
- tiny home
- minimalism
- declutter
Cast & crew
Joshua Fields Millburn
as Self
- RN
Ryan Nicodemus
as Self
- DH
Dan Harris
as Self
- JB
Joshua Becker
as Self
- SW
Shannon Whitehead
as Self
Sam Harris
as Self
- RH
Rick Hanson
as Self
- JA
Jay Austin
as Self
Directed by Matt D'Avella