What Is It?
2005, English. Directed by Crispin Glover.
The adventures of a young man whose principle interests are snails, salt, a pipe, and how to get home. As tormented by a hubristic, racist inner psyche.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NC-17
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What Is It? isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 January 2005.
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Cast & crew
- Crispin GloverDirector
- Michael BlevissThe Young Man
- Carlos RichardsonThe Young Man's Alter Ego
- Lisa FuscoThe Young Man's Fantasy Girl
- Crispin GloverDueling Demi-God Auteur / The Young Man's Inner Psyche and Id
- Steven C. StewartDueling Demi-God Auteur / The Young Man's Uber Ego
- John InsinnaThe Young Man's Outer Sanctum Friend / Inner Sanctum's Choked Victim
- Kelly SwiderskiInner Sanctum Concubine / Outer Sanctum Snail Collector
- Robin AdamsInner Sanctum Concubine / Outer Sanctum Girl Who Recognizes Burning
- Adam ParfreyThe Minstrel
- Rickey WittmanThe Minstrel's Nemesis
- Lynn ConleyThe Minstrel's Concubine / Mocking Tormentor / Ultimate Outer Sanctum Victor
- Cheryl BrownOuter Sanctum Mocking Tormentor / Walkie-Talkie Grabbing Woman That Cries Later
Details
- Released
- 27 January 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Crispin Glover
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What Is It?: quick answers
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How long is What Is It??
What Is It? runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
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What Is It? parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
What Is It? is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is What Is It? on?
What Is It? isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 January 2005. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like What Is It??
If you liked What Is It?, try The Stanford Prison Experiment, Romper Stomper, Escape from Sobibor.
Who directed What Is It??
What Is It? (2005) was directed by Crispin Glover and stars Michael Bleviss, Carlos Richardson, Lisa Fusco.