Wormwood poster

Wormwood (2025)

Film · Comedy, Drama, Action

Funny34 minNR2025
TMDB10.0· 1 votes

Stream it, ifif you enjoy dry, low-budget indie comedies focused on eccentric characters rather than high-stakes action.

A bite-sized, quirky indie comedy that focuses on the absurd identity crisis of a whiny protagonist navigating oddball employment. Its short runtime and eccentric premise suggest a dry, character-driven experience rather than a traditional narrative arc.

What it is about

Milo, an unemployed and whiny anarchist, finds out he is adopted. After learning his real name is "Milo Wormwood" and being forced to get a job by his older brother, Milo decides to use his opportunity to find his new identity. However, he finds himself employed by a failed entrepreneur who has terrible inventions and even more terrible past.

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What Wormwood is like, and who it is for

What it is like to watch

Watching this feels like a brisk, off-kilter dive into a world of heightened mundanity. The pace is rapid owing to the short runtime, but the tone remains grounded in the awkward silences and abrasive personality of its protagonist. It leans heavily into a DIY indie aesthetic, prioritising deadpan dialogue and the absurdity of its situational comedy over polished cinematic spectacle.

Who it is for, and who should skip it

This is ideal for viewers who appreciate character studies of unlikable or whiny protagonists and the specific brand of humour found in failed ambitions. Those seeking a traditional action-packed narrative or a heartwarming family reunion story should skip it. A significant caveat is its brevity; at only thirty-four minutes, the story feels more like a vignette than a fully fleshed-out feature film.

The right evening for it

It suits a mid-week evening when you want something bite-sized that won't demand a large time commitment but offers a strange, singular perspective.

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How Wormwood leaves you

One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.

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Questions people ask

Is Wormwood a funny film?
Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Funny. A bite-sized, quirky indie comedy that focuses on the absurd identity crisis of a whiny protagonist navigating oddball employment. Its short runtime and eccentric premise suggest a dry, character-driven experience rather than a traditional narrative arc.
How long is Wormwood?
Wormwood runs 34 min and was released in 2025.
Is Wormwood worth watching?
It depends: if you enjoy dry, low-budget indie comedies focused on eccentric characters rather than high-stakes action. TMDB users rate it 10.0 out of 10 from 1 votes.

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