Movie

Koyaanisqatsi

“Life out of balance”

★ 7.9(777)19831h 26m

Koyaanisqatsi is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Godfrey Reggio
Release date: 1983-04-27
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: No Language
Box office: $3,200,000
Budget: $600,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: IRE Productions
Part of: Qatsi Collection

Koyaanisqatsi — trailer

About Koyaanisqatsi

Koyaanisqatsi is a 1983 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Godfrey Reggio, starring Ed Asner, Pat Benatar and Johnny Carson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 777 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Koyaanisqatsi in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration: its tone is set by the juxtaposition of images and the exceptional music by Philip Glass.

Cast

Ed Asner

Self (archive footage)

Pat Benatar

Self

Johnny Carson

Self (archive footage)

Dick Cavett

Self (archive footage)

Marilyn Chambers

Self (archive footage)

Sammy Davis Jr.

Self (archive footage)

Lou Dobbs

Self (archive footage)

Linda Ellerbee

Self (archive footage)

Peter Sellers

Self (archive footage)

Thomas Dolby

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

human vs naturetechnologycivilizationsocial commentaryrural areanature run amoknatureenvironmentenvironmental destructionlost civilizationobservational cinemaenvironmental disasternature documentaryman vs natureenvironmental catastrophe

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Koyaanisqatsi in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream Koyaanisqatsi on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Koyaanisqatsi on Netflix?+

Koyaanisqatsi is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Koyaanisqatsi?+

Koyaanisqatsi has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Koyaanisqatsi?+

Koyaanisqatsi stars Ed Asner, Pat Benatar, Johnny Carson, Dick Cavett and Marilyn Chambers.

When did Koyaanisqatsi come out?+

Koyaanisqatsi is a 1983 movie directed by Godfrey Reggio.

What genre is Koyaanisqatsi?+

Koyaanisqatsi is Documentary and Music film.

Who directed Koyaanisqatsi?+

Koyaanisqatsi was directed by Godfrey Reggio.