Where to watch The Five Obstructions (2003)
Yes — The Five Obstructions is free on Hoopla, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
In 1967, experimental filmmaker Jorgen Leth created a striking short film, The Perfect Human, starring a man and women sitting in a box while a narrator poses questions about their relationship and humanity. Years later, Danish director Lars von Trier made a deal with Leth to remake his film five times, each under a different set of circumstances and with von Trier's strictly prescribed rules. As Leth completes each challenge, von Trier creates increasingly further elaborate stipulations.
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The Five Obstructions — common questions
- Can I watch The Five Obstructions for free?
- Yes. The Five Obstructions is streaming at no cost on Hoopla. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is The Five Obstructions on Netflix?
- No. The Five Obstructions is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch The Five Obstructions without paying anything?
- Through a library. Hoopla is free to use but signs you in with a library or university card, so you will need one — most public library systems in the US and UK include it at no charge.
- How long is The Five Obstructions?
- The Five Obstructions runs 88 minutes.
