It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
Seen it?2025 | 106 min | Documentary, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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 Miss Americana or Moonage Daydream, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Rising musician Jeff Buckley had only released one album when he died suddenly in 1997. Now, never-before-seen footage, exclusive voice messages, and accounts from those closest to him offer a portrait of the captivating singer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 125K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Amy J. Berg
- Jeff BuckleySelf (archive footage)
- Mary GuibertSelf
- Ben HarperSelf
- Aimee MannSelf
- Rebecca MooreSelf
- Joan WasserSelf
- Mick GrondahlSelf
- Parker KindredSelf
- Michael TigheSelf
- Matt JohnsonSelf