
The Minimalists: Less Is Now
Directed by Matt D'Avella
Produced by Booklight Productions, Catalyst Films
An earnest, intimate documentary about two friends sharing their philosophy that intentional living with less leads to greater meaning and fulfillment.
They've built a movement out of minimalism. Longtime friends Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus share how our lives can be better with less.
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Is The Minimalists: Less Is Now violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is The Minimalists: Less Is Now easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.
Does The Minimalists: Less Is Now end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is The Minimalists: Less Is Now scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is The Minimalists: Less Is Now sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
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Like The Minimalists: Less Is Now
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Minimalists: Less Is Now
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Minimalists: Less Is Now, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Minimalists: Less Is Now, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Minimalists: Less Is Now, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


















































