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Movie · 2017 · 93 min

Obit (2017)

“An inside look at life on the New York Times obituaries desk.”

6.4/10 · 21 votes
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Obit is a 2017 movie (Documentary). Obit was directed by Vanessa Gould. Obit runs 93 minutes. It has an average rating of 6.4/10 from 21 viewers. In United States, you can watch Obit on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy and Hoopla.

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Streaming services that carry Obit, and the countries where you can watch it:

Cineasterna 2 countries

Norway, Sweden

tvo 1 countries

Canada

Filmstriben 1 countries

Denmark

Filmoteket 1 countries

Norway

Draken Film 1 countries

Sweden

Kino Film Collection 1 countries 📍

United States

Kanopy 1 countries 📍

United States

Hoopla 1 countries 📍

United States

Plot

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.

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#newspaper#journalism#celebrity#death#archive footage#essay film#new york times#woman director#obituaries

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Obit?

In United States, you can watch Obit on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy and Hoopla.

Who stars in Obit?

The main cast of Obit includes William McDonald, Bruce Weber, Margalit Fox, William Grimes and Jon Pareles.

Who directed Obit?

Obit was directed by Vanessa Gould.

When was Obit released?

Obit was released on January 11, 2017.

How long is Obit?

Obit runs 93 minutes.

Is Obit worth watching?

Obit has an average rating of 6.4/10 from 21 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Obit?

If you enjoyed Obit, try Maria by Callas, The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes, Pamela, A Love Story and Altman.

Is Obit on Cineasterna?

Not in United States right now. Obit is on Cineasterna in: Norway and Sweden.

Is Obit on tvo?

Not in United States right now. Obit is on tvo in: Canada.

Is Obit on Filmstriben?

Not in United States right now. Obit is on Filmstriben in: Denmark.

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Updated: October 27, 2026 ·