Urbanized(2011)
A documentary film by Gary Hustwit
Urbanized Synopsis
A documentary about the design of cities, which looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design and features some of the world's foremost architects, planners, policymakers, builders, and thinkers.
Urbanized (2011) is a documentary film directed by Gary Hustwit, released on September 9, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Norman Foster, Jan Gehl, Ellen Dunham-Jones and Amanda M. Burden. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 85 ratings.
- Director:
- Gary Hustwit
- Producers:
- Gary Hustwit
- Cinematographer:
- Luke Geissbühler
- Composer:
- Kristian Dunn
- Production:
- Swiss Dots
- Status:
- Released
Urbanized (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Urbanized before you stream it.
Urbanized Cast & Crew
Main cast
Norman Foster
as Self
Jan Gehl
as Self
- Ellen Dunham-Jones
Ellen Dunham-Jones
as Self
- Amanda M. Burden
Amanda M. Burden
as Self
- Joshua David
Joshua David
as Self
Oscar Niemeyer
as Self
- Sicelo Nkohla
Sicelo Nkohla
as Self
- Rem Koolhaas
Rem Koolhaas
as Self
- Alejandro Aravena
Alejandro Aravena
as Self
- Stefan Mappus
Stefan Mappus
as Self
- Udo Andriof
Udo Andriof
as Self
- Ricky Burdett
Ricky Burdett
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Gary Hustwit, produced by Gary Hustwit.
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Urbanized Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 85 ratings.
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Urbanized – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Urbanized online?
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Urbanized (2011) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Urbanized?
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The main cast of Urbanized (2011) includes Norman Foster, Jan Gehl, Ellen Dunham-Jones, Amanda M. Burden and Joshua David. The film was directed by Gary Hustwit. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Urbanized released?
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Urbanized was released on September 9, 2011 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Urbanized worth watching?
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Urbanized (2011) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 85 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 Urbanized?
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Yes. The official Urbanized trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.