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Still from Relaxer — Relaxer (2018) — Joel PotrykusPhotographed by Adam J. Minnick

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Relaxer

English / 2018 / 1h 31m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.30/5·5.5K ratings·1.9K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Y2K is approaching fast, but Abbie can’t get off the couch until he beats an unbeatable level on Pac-Man.

Included in
May 2022
Position 62

Credits

Crew

DirectorJoel Potrykus

WriterJoel Potrykus

CinematographerAdam J. Minnick

EditorJoel Potrykus

ProducerAshley Young

Cast

as Abbie

David Dastmalchianas Cam

Andre Hylandas Dallas

Adina Howardas Arin

Amari Cheatomas Cortez

Mahfuz Rahmanas Janitor Jim

Madigan Bachmanas Janitor Mal

Jeen Naas Joao

Double Feature

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Poster for Vulcanizadora

Vulcanizadora2025

Both directed by Joel Potrykus, and both starring Joshua Burge

Or

Buzzard2014Both directed by Joel Potrykus, and both starring Joshua Burge

Relaxer (2018) | Criteria