Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
2003, English. Directed by Erik Gandini.
Swedish documentary film on consumerism and globalization, created by director Erik Gandini and editor Johan Söderberg. It looks at the arguments for capitalism and technology, such as greater efficiency, more time and less work, and argues that these are not being fulfilled, and they never will be. The film leans towards anarcho-primitivist ideology and argues for "a simple and fulfilling life".
- Runtime
- 0h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 November 2003.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 November 2003
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Erik Gandini
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers
Generation Wealth
2018 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Capitalism: A Love Story
2009 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
2022 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Yes Men Fix the World
2009 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Capital in the Twenty-First Century
2019 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Toxic Love Story
2026 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Derren Brown: Pushed to the Edge
2016 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
180° South
2010 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
2000 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy
2024 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers: quick answers
Is Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?
Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers runs 54 minutes (0h 54m).
Does Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers yet.
Which OTT platform is Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers on?
Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 November 2003. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?
If you liked Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers, try Generation Wealth, Capitalism: A Love Story, Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20.
Who directed Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers?
Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers (2003) was directed by Erik Gandini and stars John Zerzan, George W. Bush, Fidel Castro.