The History of Concrete
After attending a workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, filmmaker John Wilson tries to use the same formula to sell a documentary about concrete.
Directed by John Wilson · Documentary · Comedy · 101 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
John Wilson
Studio
Central Pictures / Peanut World Pictures
Release
2026-09-18
Runtime
101 min
Genres
Documentary, Comedy
Cast & Characters
Self
John Wilson
Self
Michael Imperioli
Self (uncredited)
Nathan Fielder
Self (uncredited)
Timothée Chalamet
Self (uncredited)
Josh Safdie
Self (uncredited)
Ronald Bronstein
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Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "The History of Concrete" has garnered positive reviews, with praise for its creative transformation of observations into insightful musings. Critics are excited about the film's unique blend of inspiration and practical necessity, which yields meaningful content. Reviews also mention that the filmmaker shows a deep understanding of everyday objects, making them seem fascinating and connected.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
How curious it is when a creative mind is able to transform observations about the mundane into insightful musings of surprising depth and meaningfulness. Sometimes these works are born out of pure inspiration, while others arise out of practical necessity and consequently garner…
Brent Marchant · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
I am not lying when I say this is one of my most anticipated movies of 2026. Absolutely cannot wait to see this in theaters
@MarkMoughamian · 640 likesHow To is one of the most criminally underrated series. I am sure this movie will be absolute gold
@RootReducer · 311 likesfor over four decades ive been a concrete enthusiast so this is my citizen kane
@3.1416-c · 314 likesi am elvis prizzle
@hallouminum · 404 likesThe most fascinating thing about John Wilson’s work is that he shows us how everything thing is deeply connected; down to the most basic and boring thing.
@CurseTheCosmos · 81 likesTHAT GUM IS BUSTED
@juliahusar · 190 likesNobody else on earth could make me dying to see a doc about concrete
@OhanaFilms · 43 likesas a keen observer of the world around me, i think about concrete ALL THE TIME. i feel so seen!
@ipsilonia · 7 likes
