Obit(2017)
An inside look at life on the New York Times obituaries desk.
Obit Synopsis
How do you put a life into 500 words? Ask the staff obituary writers at the New York Times. OBIT is a first-ever glimpse into the daily rituals, joys and existential angst of the Times obit writers, as they chronicle life after death on the front lines of history.
Obit (2017) is a documentary film directed by Vanessa Gould, released on January 11, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars William McDonald, Bruce Weber, Margalit Fox and William Grimes. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Vanessa Gould
- Producers:
- Caitlin Mae Burke, Vanessa Gould
- Cinematographer:
- Ben Wolf
- Composer:
- Joel Goodman
- Production:
- Topiary Productions, Green Fuse Films, Imperfect Films, Mystic Artists Films Productions
- Status:
- Released
Obit (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Obit before you stream it.
Obit Cast & Crew
Main cast
- William McDonald
William McDonald
as Self
Bruce Weber
as Self
- Margalit Fox
Margalit Fox
as Self
- William Grimes
William Grimes
as Self
- Jon Pareles
Jon Pareles
as Self
- Peter Keepnews
Peter Keepnews
as Self
- Daniel Slotnik
Daniel Slotnik
as Self
- Jeff Roth
Jeff Roth
as Self
- Douglas Martin
Douglas Martin
as Self
- Dolores Morrison
Dolores Morrison
as Self
- Jack Kadden
Jack Kadden
as Self
- Earl Wilson
Earl Wilson
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Vanessa Gould, produced by Caitlin Mae Burke and Vanessa Gould.
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Obit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 21 ratings.
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Obit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Obit online?
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Obit (2017) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Obit?
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The main cast of Obit (2017) includes William McDonald, Bruce Weber, Margalit Fox, William Grimes and Jon Pareles. The film was directed by Vanessa Gould. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Obit released?
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Obit was released on January 11, 2017 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Obit worth watching?
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Obit (2017) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Obit?
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Yes. The official Obit trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.