Springsteen on Broadway
Seen it?2018 | 153 min | Music, Documentary
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
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.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's long: 2 hr 33 min.
Bruce Springsteen shares personal stories from his life and acoustic versions of some of his best-known songs in an intimate one-man show.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$113 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Thom Zimny
- Bruce SpringsteenSelf
- Patti ScialfaSelf