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Supersonic

Name: Supersonic
Genre: Music, Documentary, History
Released: 2016-10-02
Cast: Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher, Paul Arthurs, Paul Gallagher, Peggy Gallagher

2016 | 117 min | Music, Documentary, History

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little 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 and history buffs. If you loved Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, 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 57 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the most genre and generation-defining British bands that has ever existed and features candid new interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher, their mother, and members of the band and road crew.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerWeak
$226K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mat Whitecross

Noel GallagherSelf
Liam GallagherSelf
Paul ArthursSelf (as Bonehead)
Paul GallagherSelf
Peggy GallagherSelf
Tony McCarrollSelf
Alan McGeeSelf
Christine BillerSelf
Debbie TurnerSelf (as Debbie Ellis)
Paolo HewittSelf