Nirvana: Smells Like Teen Spirit
Seen it?1991 | 5 min | Music
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and music lovers. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Well paced, at 5 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Set in a high school, featuring a host of jocks, preps, punks and jocks, the clip perfectly captured the spirit of Nirvana and the message that people should be unified in their anger.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Samuel Bayer
- Kurt CobainKurt Cobain
- Krist NovoselicKrist Novoselic
- Dave GrohlDave Grohl
- Andy BialkHigh School Teenager
- Tony De La RosaJanitor