The Minimalists: Less Is Now (2021)

Directed by

Matt D'Avella

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

53 min

Rated

15+

Rating

6.2 of 10 from 149 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

Two friends argue that owning less stuff leads to a better life. They share personal stories and practical advice about how to simplify your home and your schedule.

informativecalmmotivationalreflectivestraightforwardupliftingconversational

What happens

The Minimalists: Less Is Now is a 2021 American documentary film created for Netflix and directed by Matt D'Avella. The story focuses on two friends, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, better known as the Minimalists, who demonstrate the benefits of living according to minimalism. The film was released on January 1, 2021, and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2022. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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