Death to 2020 (2020)
Film · Comedy
Stream itif you enjoy sharp, cynical political satire delivered by a high-calibre ensemble cast.
A biting and cynical mockumentary that uses a star-studded cast to lampoon a disastrous year through sharp, satirical commentary. While the humor is polarized, it serves as a fast-paced catharsis for those who want to laugh at the absurdity of modern history.
What Death to 2020 is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this mockumentary feels like a frantic, high-speed recap of a chaotic year, blending genuine news footage with absurdist character interviews. The tone is relentlessly cynical and fast-paced, leaning heavily into the dark wit associated with its creators. It functions as a series of bite-sized sketches, punctuated by biting narration and dry, deadpan delivery from its fictional experts.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is ideal for viewers who appreciate nihilistic wit and want to process collective trauma through laughter. It will likely irritate those who found the actual events of the year too exhausting to revisit or those who prefer subtler, less overtly political humour. The caveat is that the satire occasionally feels like it is picking low-hanging fruit, targeting obvious tropes rather than offering deep insight.
The right evening for it
It suits a short evening when you want something punchy to watch. It is a solid choice for anyone looking to turn the page on a difficult period with a sense of cathartic mockery.
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What it is about
2020: A year so [insert adjective of choice here], even the creators of Black Mirror couldn't make it up… but that doesn't mean they don't have a little something to add. This comedy event that tells the story of the dreadful year that was — and perhaps still is? The documentary-style special weaves together some of the world's most (fictitious) renowned voices with real-life archival footage.
Trailer
More clips
Teaser · Death to 2020 | Official Teaser | Netflix
Clip · Lisa Kudrow's Perfect Parody of 2020 Politics | Death To 2020
Clip · Death to 2020 | Official Clip | Hugh Grant as Tennyson Foss | Netflix
Behind the Scenes · Death To 2020 - The Story Behind The Netflix Mockumentary | Why I Made
Stills
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Questions people ask
- Is Death to 2020 a funny film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Funny. A biting and cynical mockumentary that uses a star-studded cast to lampoon a disastrous year through sharp, satirical commentary. While the humor is polarized, it serves as a fast-paced catharsis for those who want to laugh at the absurdity of modern history.
- How long is Death to 2020?
- Death to 2020 runs 71 min and was released in 2020.
- Is Death to 2020 worth watching?
- Stream it: if you enjoy sharp, cynical political satire delivered by a high-calibre ensemble cast. TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 from 822 votes.
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