Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things (2015)

Cast

Kathie Lee Gifford
as Herself
Hoda Kotb
as Herself

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Genres & Description

Documentary

6.7 / 10

How might your life be better with less? Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things examines the many flavors of minimalism by taking the audience inside the lives of minimalists from all walks of life -- families, entrepreneurs, architects, artists, journalists, scientists, and even a former Wall Street broker -- all of whom are striving to live a meaningful life with less.

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No Gambling VN

1:46 51 banks or 51 things ? - @Friday, November 23, 2018 4:15 PM

Mylene Sauvageau

I'm a person who don't buy a lot. When i start it .. i was able to watch only 25 minutes and my mind was on explosion of my way to comsume !!!! Give me confidence to become a minimalism !! Thx a lot for this beautiful documentary. - @Monday, November 19, 2018 7:56 AM

quincy bones

S.Kalibre - Christmas Is Here brought me here - @Wednesday, November 14, 2018 12:27 AM

lavalampazzz

But I like to keep things that remind me of happy memories, travels, and loved ones that have passed on. How does this relate to minimalism? Those things are sacred to me. Like my own personal relics. Do these minimalists ever pass anything on to their children? Just wondering how I could ever be a minimalist if I save, for example, the doll I had when I was 4 years old. - @Saturday, November 3, 2018 7:42 PM

Jeannie Christy

I’m so looking forward to this. - @Thursday, November 1, 2018 1:39 PM

Zach Martin

I see sam harris, I like - @Saturday, October 27, 2018 4:50 PM

Tias Parwita S

This film isn't available in Indonesia - @Friday, October 26, 2018 7:38 AM

Kelsie Williams

😏 - @Friday, October 26, 2018 3:23 AM

Naz™

Why do people love labels so much? All of a sudden, everyone wants to be a "minimalist". Ugh - @Wednesday, October 24, 2018 2:25 PM

Jason O

$26.23 That would minimalise my bank account ! - @Sunday, October 21, 2018 7:52 AM

Leslie Alvarez

This documentary and book plus resources impacted my life to earn and appreciate life. Glad to say to be a minimalist😀 - @Thursday, October 4, 2018 2:49 PM

kelly lien

Man, so many people commenting have clearly lost the plot. Minimalism is subjective for everyone. Being a minimalist doesn't mean you're a monk. And clearly most of you haven't seen the documentary. I went minimalist two years ago. It was life changing. Also being a minimalist doesn't mean you buy cheap items. The idea is to find quality items, whether expensive or inexpensive, but that provide value for your life and just remembering that its stuff. You are not what you own. It wont make you happier. If anything we buy too much stuff and we become tethered to jobs we don't like, lifestyles we don't like, etc... Give it a chance. It's not a social critique on you. Its asking to their point, "how might your life be better with less." Its a good thing folks. We need to make a change. - @Wednesday, October 3, 2018 7:28 PM

Alexander Heldman

I watched it awhile back when it was on Netflix or whatever. Something with the same title. I'm still gonna where my Nikes. Thank you Colin Kapernick, et al. - @Thursday, September 27, 2018 12:11 AM

Odin Ponzi

I can't live like this, I'm no Kim K. - @Wednesday, September 26, 2018 9:20 PM

John Doe

ALL I CAN SAY IS - BRAVO- I TIP MY HAT TO THIS AWAKENING DOCUMENTARY . THANKS MINIMALIST PEACE. - @Wednesday, September 26, 2018 1:57 AM

Nick Donnelly

Been living like this for years - life is better. Buy less crap. - @Tuesday, September 25, 2018 10:40 PM

Francis Mausley

A true seeker should "Put away all covetousness and seek contentment;.." "He should be content with little, and be freed from all inordinate desire." ~ Baha'i Faith - @Monday, September 24, 2018 6:40 PM

Halid HT

Looking forward to it. Less is more. - @Thursday, September 20, 2018 7:20 AM

LalampaforLyfe

This so amazing!!!! OMG I will watch the whole movie - @Monday, September 17, 2018 10:56 AM

Justin Peterson

The documentary is far from perfect, but it has some great bits, and I really admire and sympathise with the people behind it. Their message is SO important, and so relevant, I just think they could really touch a nerve and this could get a lot bigger. They seem like truly sincere guys, and are quite articulate about what they are proposing. I wish them all the best, but, more importantly, hope the movement gathers steam. - @Saturday, September 15, 2018 4:32 PM

Clementine Reads-A-Lot

I would rather re read Marie Kondo and follow the path of keeping or getting things that spark joy! I have seen this documentary but haven't watched it yet and I won't because I know it will just be ironical and motivate people in a very wrong way. I would rather live with things, many things or few things, as long as they make me happy. and as long as they are necessary. - @Saturday, September 8, 2018 7:13 PM

Conor Santry

The minimalist with the shorter hair is a mixture of Steve Buscemi and Christopher Walken 😂 - @Thursday, September 6, 2018 8:37 PM

Jimmy Jameson

Less is more....Very good Book - @Friday, August 24, 2018 12:51 PM

QuarterMan88

Went Minimal about 13-14 years ago now. Had a very successful, but very dirty, and demoralizing career. Soon after I went hard Minimal, my GF/fiance of eight years left me. Most family and friends left me, and labeled me as crazy. I've never been more at peace, and have never had more respect and love for myself. Looking back all these years, I'm not so sure I made the right choice. Think the world is fucked anyway. I won't have kids myself, but my advice for my nephews and nieces is to work hard, get the money. We've already killed of a third of the worlds species in my generation. I'm sure we're well on our way to kill off the rest. We're not stopping... No one listens to minimalists, outside of this lil bubble. I highly recommend John Trudell's lectures. We were all warned so long ago. I did what i could. Think I'm prepared to go back to school and try again, but with no hope for any future outcome that I want. Spilled milk to me at this point. We didn't even really try. - @Monday, August 20, 2018 2:10 AM

J. Larson

Sam Harris 😍 - @Tuesday, August 14, 2018 4:55 PM

Naif Mohammad Sharif

You are not gonna be happy by consuming more!!!!! - @Monday, August 13, 2018 9:51 PM

Car Mie

You are such an inspiration, the minimimalist 💕 Thank you for sharing this to us. - @Sunday, August 12, 2018 6:55 PM

Yoga With Bow

This is incredible!! I also live a super minimal lifestyle and I sleep on the floor and live in a mini flat with my boyfriend! Actually moving abroad helped me the most! I'd love feedback on my last video about it! xx - @Saturday, August 4, 2018 3:56 PM

Majda El Hassani

Please, where can I find it? - @Friday, August 3, 2018 3:45 PM

Marcin Kiersnowski

How about living SIMPLY without all labelling yourself and then having to live within some constraints of a minimalist which can cause it’s own anxiety. - @Friday, August 3, 2018 1:28 PM

luna sky

WOW - @Monday, July 30, 2018 3:45 PM

Beth Nicholson

Absolutely loved and adored the documentary and somehow I will always look up to the people that are speaking and included in it 💗 thank you so much for making this - @Wednesday, July 25, 2018 3:40 PM

Michael Neumann

Der Film hat mich dazu bewegt einen Artikel über Minimalisten, bzw. was Maximalisten von Minimalisten übers Entrümpel lernen können. https://xn--ernhrungsbalance-xnb.de/minimalismus-entruempeln-freimachen/ - @Wednesday, July 25, 2018 1:44 AM

veer49

These minimalism documentaries where someone says that everything they own/need is in this one bag never convince me to do the same, because I have hobbies that require stuff that I am not willing to get rid of. Eg. my snowboard + boots + helmet and protectors, my camera, all of my camping gear, some souvenirs and memorabilia, plenty of clothes for all weather, my pet and all of his stuff, my books, my food processor, food dryer, kettle, sound system and some items that make life more comfortable or colourful like my rug, posters, incense, extra pillows, extra towels and blankets. I'm not saying I couldn't live without these things, but my life would be less happy and/or more expensive without them and I am not willing to sacrifice my happiness, comfort or money for a concept. - @Friday, July 20, 2018 12:37 PM

Johan Nayar

It's a very nice trailer - I like it because the person who made it was very smart. The Black Friday crowds seemed crazy to buy all those things. Sam Harris was right when he talked about the effect of technology - we need to return to traditional values such as family life. - @Thursday, July 19, 2018 9:47 AM

Andrew Orr

I thought minimalism was taking all the features out of a product to make it "bare bones"... But apparently "minimalism" means being fine with using last year's iPhone. Hey, the newer iPhone IS minimalist - they removed the headphone jack. Next year they'll remove the volume buttons and mute switch, making it the most minimalist phone. Ever. - @Thursday, July 19, 2018 1:47 AM

Dusan Veselka

A lot of people live in minimalism not because they want to, but because they have to... - @Monday, July 16, 2018 5:34 PM

Daniel Rolin

Joshua and Ryan, thank you both for the beautifully crafted, touching, and inspiring film. I encourage all the watch it. - @Monday, July 16, 2018 6:40 AM

Jeckers HalfBlood

Now a subscriber and a fan. I don't care what the others are saying negatively about this documentary nor about people who are into minimalism. For me it is somehow directing me to a correct path, and might be saving me to some more supposedly troubles that I may encounter throughout life. It really opened up my eyes to not be materialistic, and always think twice before I buy something. I think minimalism fits me really well as I am also a type with a bit of OCD. Decluttering somehow makes me feel at peace and in sync with life. Hope I can buy one of their books as my inspiration. I am planning to start my journey to minimalism but I know it won't be that easy.. 😉 - @Sunday, July 15, 2018 7:02 PM

Jeckers HalfBlood

Where can I watch this aside from Netflix? Any help? Thanks in advance.. 😉 - @Sunday, July 8, 2018 5:38 PM

Az E

Brilliant! - @Sunday, July 8, 2018 9:31 AM

arne røed

recommended! - @Saturday, July 7, 2018 5:41 PM

_miss_mysterious

I've seen the documentary already, I loved it, everyone should watch it . I always knew I was a minimalist, but I didn't know their was a word for it until I saw it. Long live the minimalist life!!! - @Friday, July 6, 2018 4:56 PM

Plissa Barrett

I would like to see this if my billfold wasn't so minimalist! 😭 - @Wednesday, July 4, 2018 6:58 PM

Rosita SFX

I’m creating an app! I was inspired after I watched your documentary on Netflix. Thank you guys, you are amazing! 🙏🏻❤️ - @Wednesday, July 4, 2018 2:42 AM

DemonRazor88

Fight club. - @Tuesday, July 3, 2018 11:51 PM

F is the bomb

Im just poor at the moment,but i like the idea veing called minimalist ,i take it - @Tuesday, June 26, 2018 1:38 AM

Yasmine Jasmin

Yes ! - @Monday, June 25, 2018 8:34 PM

asklyaudience

Agree with all the points - @Wednesday, June 20, 2018 5:39 PM

Syed Shah

Currently watching this @1:38am but I ended up buying one of their books called *Everything that remains* - @Tuesday, June 12, 2018 5:40 AM