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Objectified

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2009 | 75 min | Documentary

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 15 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

A feature-length documentary about our complex relationship with manufactured objects and, by extension, the people who design them.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gary Hustwit

  • Paola AntonelliSelf
  • Chris BangleSelf
  • Andrew BlauveltSelf
  • Erwan BouroullecSelf
  • Ronan BouroullecSelf
  • Anthony DunneSelf
  • Agnete EngaSelf
  • Dan FormosaSelf
  • Naoto FukasawaSelf
  • Jonathan IveSelf