Plugged in (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film

Plugged in poster

Released in 2019, Plugged in is a documentary film directed by Richard Willett, running about 53 minutes. “The true toxicity of social media revealed” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Plugged In explores how social media and smart phone usage has an effect on our younger generations, those who are now born into a world technologically ready and know nothing else - and how hard it is to remove this element from their lives in these modern times. It looks into the design of social media being a purposeful tool used to keep people hooked in, taken away from face to face reactions and how the attitudes towards people through these mediums have become darker.

Who’s in it. Plugged in stars Richard Grannon as Himself and Sam Vaknin as Himself.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Plugged in page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Plugged in (2019)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Plugged in change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Plugged in?
Plugged in stars Richard Grannon and Sam Vaknin.
When was Plugged in released?
Plugged in was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.