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Poster for WHAM!

WHAM!

Seen it?

2023 | 92 min | Documentary, Music

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious. If you loved Moonage Daydream or The Last Waltz, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 BAFTA.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Chris Smith

  • Andrew RidgeleySelf
  • George MichaelSelf (archive footage)
  • Elton JohnSelf (archive footage)
  • David BowieSelf (archive footage)
  • Mick JaggerSelf (archive footage)
  • StingSelf (archive footage)
  • Freddie MercurySelf (archive footage)
  • Paul McCartneySelf (archive footage)
  • Shirlie KempSelf (archive footage)
  • Pepsi DeMacqueSelf (archive footage)