Nirvana: Unplugged In New York
Seen it?1993 | 66 min | Music, Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences rate it highly (73% audience score), 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
- Best for the curious and music lovers. You'll come away knowing something you didn't. Same wavelength as Stop Making Sense or This Is It.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 6 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
A live album by American rock band Nirvana, the album features an acoustic performance recorded at Sony Music Studios in New York City on 18 November 1993, for the television series MTV Unplugged.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
Our audience score: 73%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller
- Kurt CobainSelf - Vocals, Guitar
- Krist NovoselicSelf - Bass, Accordian, Guitar
- Dave GrohlSelf - Drums, Bass, Backing Vocals
- Pat SmearSelf - Guitar
- Lori GoldstonSelf - Cello
- Curt KirkwoodSelf - Guitar
- Cris KirkwoodSelf - Bass, Backing Vocals