Lemmy
Seen it?2010 | 116 min | Music, Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy 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 The Last Waltz or Miss Americana, 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 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Over four decades, Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has registered an immeasurable impact on music history. Nearly 65, he remains the living embodiment of the rock and roll lifestyle, and this feature-length documentary tells his story, one of a hard-living rock icon who continues to enjoy the life of a man half his age.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Greg Olliver, Wes Orshoski
- Lemmy KilmisterSelf
- Dave BrockSelf
- Phil CampbellSelf
- 'Fast' Eddie ClarkSelf
- Jarvis CockerSelf
- Alice CooperSelf
- Mikkey DeeSelf
- C.C. DeVilleSelf (uncredited)
- David EllefsonSelf
- Jason EvermanSelf