Schizopolis (1997): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Schizopolis is a 1997 comedy directed by Steven Soderbergh. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $10,580 worldwide. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Steven Soderbergh
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Criterion Collection, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Schizopolis About?
The premise of Schizopolis without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This quirky comedy presents a unique challenge to the audience, inviting them to piece together a story of mistaken identity and unconventional humor. The film blends linguistic puzzles with the complexities of office politics, creating a deliberately disorienting and playful narrative. It showcases the filmmaker's experimental style and reputation for pushing creative boundaries, offering a deliberately ambiguous and thought-provoking experience.
Schizopolis Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- doppelganger
- absurdism
- satire
- dentist
- corporation
- speech
- death
- exterminator
- number
- talking to the camera
- unsubtitled foreign language
- golf
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- videotape
- cooking
- pest control
- bald man with ponytail
- tartar buildup on teeth
- rotting fruit
- watching a porn video
- toilet stall
- men's bathroom
- infidelity
- surrealism
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- the white house washington d.c.
- psychotronic film
- making faces at oneself in a mirror
- man wears eyeglasses
- stressed out man
- mayonnaise
- satire comedy
- dark comedy
- postmodern
- experimental
- trapped
- patient
- oxygen
- photograph
- eventualism
- cult film
- one word title
- listening to a radio
- looking at the camera
- written and directed by cast member
- dual role
- directed by star
- no credits
- wedding reception
- thawing out
- freezing
Where to Watch Schizopolis
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Schizopolis
Directed by Steven Soderbergh.
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Director Steven Soderbergh
Schizopolis Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Schizopolis 44 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 61% User score
See on TMDB
Schizopolis Plot Summary
What happens in Schizopolis from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Although the film lacks a linear storyline, it does present an intricate structure that relays the same tale from three distinct viewpoints. At the outset, Soderbergh addresses the audience in a manner reminiscent of Cecil B. DeMille’s introduction to The Ten Commandments.
Full summary
The whole story of Schizopolis, scene by scene
Schizopolis Box Office
Schizopolis grossed $10,580 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10.6K
- US & Canada
- $10.6K
Schizopolis Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Schizopolis.
How Well Do You Know Schizopolis?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the enigmatic leader of Eventualism that Fletcher works under?
Schizopolis Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Steven Soderbergh's Schizopolis” and “Шизополис”.
- Also known as
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- Steven Soderbergh's Schizopolis
- Шизополис
- 스키즈폴리스
- Шизополіс
- 变态城
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Movies Like Schizopolis
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Zelig, Dinner for Schmucks and Smorgasbord.
Schizopolis FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Schizopolis, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Schizopolis?
Schizopolis runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Schizopolis released?
Schizopolis was released on April 9, 1997.
Who directed Schizopolis?
Schizopolis was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
More films by Steven Soderbergh Where can I watch Schizopolis?
In the US, Schizopolis is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Schizopolis make at the box office?
Schizopolis grossed $10,580 worldwide.
How is Schizopolis rated?
Schizopolis has 44 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Schizopolis have a post-credit scene?
No. Schizopolis has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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