Downsizing is a 2017 American science fiction comedy-drama film directed by Alexander Payne. The film follows the story of Paul Safranek, an occupational therapist who decides to undergo a procedure to shrink his body to four inches tall. This allows him and his wife to afford a luxurious lifestyle and help save the planet. However, Paul's journey takes an unexpected turn when he befriends an impoverished activist. Downsizing explores themes of societal inequality and environmental consciousness in a humorous and thought-provoking manner.