The Past Is a Grotesque Animal is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.
Where to watch The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- Jason Miller
- Release date
- 2014-06-15
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Language
- English
- Budget
- $100
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Wrecking Crew
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal — trailer
About The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal is a 2014 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Jason Miller, starring Dottie Alexander, Derek Almstead and David Barnes. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Past Is a Grotesque Animal in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
A personal, accessible look at an artist - Kevin Barnes, frontman of the endlessly versatile indie pop band of Montreal - whose pursuit to make transcendent music at all costs drives him to value art over human relationships. As he struggles with all of those around him, family and bandmates alike, he's forced to reconsider the future of the band, begging the question - is this really worth it?
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Past Is a Grotesque Animal in Japan?+
In Japan, The Past Is a Grotesque Animal is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Past Is a Grotesque Animal on Netflix?+
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal is not on Netflix in Japan right now.
How long is The Past Is a Grotesque Animal?+
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
Who stars in The Past Is a Grotesque Animal?+
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal stars Dottie Alexander, Derek Almstead, David Barnes, Kevin Barnes and Nina Barnes.
When did The Past Is a Grotesque Animal come out?+
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal is a 2014 movie directed by Jason Miller.
What genre is The Past Is a Grotesque Animal?+
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal is Documentary and Music film.
Who directed The Past Is a Grotesque Animal?+
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal was directed by Jason Miller.
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