Hung up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary

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Hung up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary

Released May 12

1h 56m

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Music

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In their first ever feature documentary nearly sixty years after they met as teenagers before the British Invasion music scene, THE ZOMBIES tell their story of navigating the tumultuous music industry over the decades and making one of the most influential albums of all time, Odessey and Oracle. "She's Not There" made them the first British band after The Beatles to reach #1 in the US. After years of touring and many missteps in the 60s, sadly the band missed out on their biggest moment yet, when "Time of the Season" hit #1 and became a global success, inspiring new generations each year. The band looks back on their journey, where true friendship led them to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

The Zombies’ story in many ways cuts to the heart of the dilemma for everyone who wants to make it in music.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 23, 2025

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

While paying tribute to the music of English rock band the Zombies, this documentary also is insightful in saluting their enduring legacy.

May 16, 2025

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Stephen Silver

The SS Ben Hecht

It’s a fairly straightforward but illuminating telling of the band’s story,

May 16, 2025

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Kent Hill

Film Threat

Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary doesn't care about stardom or stats. It cares about the soul of music, the kind that takes root, disappears, then returns like a ghost at the edge of memory.

Rated: 8/10

May 15, 2025

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Mark Dujsik

Mark Reviews Movies

[It] is genuinely inspiring in a way that one doesn't expect of a biography about musicians whose time has seemingly come and gone.

Rated: 3/4

May 15, 2025

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

A mildly engaging and well-edited, but underwhelming and overlong documentary.

May 14, 2025

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Steve O

Great look back at The Zombies had big hits but never made it as a band.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/25/25

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ELLIOT G

it's a great story of timeless music with friendship as a backdrop

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/19/25

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Tina

So very entertaining very exciting to see the trajectory of the band members and how they finally made it !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/18/25

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Zombie fan ms

Documentary was fantastic. Really enjoyed all the history and early clips. Didn't know a lot of the early goings on and everything they went thru. Very interesting and well put together. Would definitely watch again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/18/25

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Cindy

An absolutely brilliant film about the nicest band in the music business. Heartfelt and warm

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/18/25

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Nancy

What a show!! I left the theater feeling like I had just hung out with The Zombies! Now Im hungry for more of their music. Loved it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/29/25

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Robert Schwartzman

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The Zombies

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Russell Wayne Groves

Producer

Jonathan Gordon

Executive Producer

Cole Harper

Executive Producer

Rick Krim

Executive Producer

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In their first ever feature documentary nearly sixty years after they met as teenagers before the British Invasion music scene, THE ZOMBIES tell their story of navigating the tumultuous music industry over the decades and making one of the most influential albums of all time, Odessey and Oracle. "She's Not There" made them the first British band after The Beatles to reach #1 in the US. After years of touring and many missteps in the 60s, sadly the band missed out on their biggest moment yet, when "Time of the Season" hit #1 and became a global success, inspiring new generations each year. The band looks back on their journey, where true friendship led them to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Director: Robert Schwartzman
Producer: Russell Wayne Groves
Distributor: Utopia
Production Co: Playtone, The Ranch Productions
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 12, 2025, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $37.2K
Runtime: 1h 56m