Waste Land
2010, English. Directed by Lucy Walker.
What happens in the world's largest trash city will transform you.
An uplifting feature documentary highlighting the transformative power of art and the beauty of the human spirit. Top-selling contemporary artist Vik Muniz takes us on an emotional journey from Jardim Gramacho, the world's largest landfill on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, to the heights of international art stardom. Vik collaborates with the brilliant catadores, pickers of recyclable materials, true Shakespearean characters who live and work in the garbage quoting Machiavelli and showing us how to recycle ourselves.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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7.6/10 from 133 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 24 January 2010
- Country
- Brazil, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Lucy Walker
- Budget
- $1.5M
- Box office
- $188K
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Waste Land: quick answers
Is Waste Land worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 133 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Waste Land?
Waste Land runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Waste Land have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Waste Land. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Waste Land parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Waste Land on?
Waste Land isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Waste Land?
If you liked Waste Land, try Gerhard Richter Painting, Shadowman, The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists.
Who directed Waste Land?
Waste Land (2010) was directed by Lucy Walker and stars Vik Muniz, Jô Soares.