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Robinson in Ruins (2012): Ratings & Where to Watch

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Robinson in Ruins is a 2012 documentary directed by Patrick Keiller. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Stream it on BFI Player and Kanopy.

IMDb rating
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
Metascore
71
Robinson in Ruins (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Patrick Keiller
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Robinson in Ruins About?

The premise of Robinson in Ruins without spoilers.

Filmmaker Patrick Keiller follows a protagonist recently released from prison on a quest to find non-human intelligences safeguarding life on Earth during times of crisis. Combining wry humor and a broad range of interests, Robinson's journey explores philosophy, art, history, politics, economics, and science. The film unfolds against a backdrop of surreal, mysterious, and stunning natural landscapes, emphasizing the urgency of his mission.

Robinson in Ruins Themes & Keywords

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  • england
  • english culture
  • english-history
  • narrator
  • narration
  • ruins
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  • female narrator
  • landscape
  • wheat
  • opium poppy
+38 more
  • reference to lidl
  • pipeline
  • lichen
  • flower
  • butterfly
  • spiderweb
  • spider
  • spider in a web
  • spider web
  • industrial capitalism
  • ruin
  • farming
  • global economic crisis of 2008
  • credit crisis
  • year 2008
  • politics 2008
  • us military
  • essay film
  • military base
  • u.s. military base
  • private property
  • common land
  • reference to edmund burke
  • reference to goethe
  • natural law
  • meteor
  • tree
  • berkshire
  • derelict building
  • architecture
  • cobweb
  • royal bank of scotland
  • countryside
  • road sign
  • agribusiness
  • primrose
  • foxglove
  • oxfordshire south east englend
Where to watch

Where to Watch Robinson in Ruins

Stream it on BFI Player and Kanopy. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Crew

The Director of Robinson in Ruins

Directed by Patrick Keiller.

Ratings

Robinson in Ruins Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Robinson in Ruins 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

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FAQ

Robinson in Ruins FAQ: Where to Watch, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Robinson in Ruins, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Robinson in Ruins?

Robinson in Ruins runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Robinson in Ruins released?

Robinson in Ruins was released on January 13, 2012.

Who directed Robinson in Ruins?

Robinson in Ruins was directed by Patrick Keiller.

More films by Patrick Keiller

Where can I watch Robinson in Ruins?

In the US, Robinson in Ruins is streaming on BFI Player and Kanopy (availability from JustWatch).

How is Robinson in Ruins rated?

Robinson in Ruins has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.

Does Robinson in Ruins have a post-credit scene?

No. Robinson in Ruins has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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