Western Stars
Seen it?2019 | 83 min | Music, Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (84 on Metacritic), 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. If you loved Stop Making Sense, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
The incomparable Bruce Springsteen performs his critically acclaimed latest album and muses on life, rock, and the American dream, in this intimate and personal concert film co-directed by Thom Zimny and Springsteen himself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 43K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Thom Zimny, Bruce Springsteen
- Bruce SpringsteenSelf
- Patti ScialfaSelf