Avicii: True Stories
Seen it?2017 | 97 min | Music, Documentary
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% 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 Miss Americana, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Documentary about the arena-packing Swedish DJ, chronicling his explosive rise to fame and surprising decision to retire from live performances in 2016.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Levan Tsikurishvili
- AviciiSelf
- David GuettaSelf
- TiëstoSelf
- Mike EinzigerSelf
- Nile RodgersSelf
- Wyclef JeanSelf
- Chris MartinSelf
- Aloe BlaccSelf
- Barack ObamaSelf - Former President USA (archive footage)
- Salem Al FakirSelf