The Independents

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The Independents

2021

1h 37m

Comedy

Drama

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THE INDEPENDENTS is a musical comedy/drama about three solo-artists who collide at the same crossroads and discover harmony. Thus is born "RGB" (at least until they come up with a better band name) and what follows is their roller-coaster-ride journey across America for a one last shot at musical glory.

Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

02/27/2021

"The Independents" is a wisp of a movie, generally likable but largely insubstantial. But when Price, Naughton and Chartrand start to play? The film becomes a warm and welcoming celebration of music for music's sake.

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Stephen Farber

The Hollywood Reporter

02/09/2018

The songs are smoothly integrated into the story, but the film's main virtue is the warmth it shows toward the three main characters and their sometimes desperate dreams.

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Julia Swift

My Champlain Valley

03/29/2021

6

The uplifting movie we all need right now. Let yourself be carried away by the music that will make you get up off your couch with a smile, ready to believe in the goodness of people again. Just don't look too closely at the craft elements.

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Bobby LePire

Film Threat

03/08/2021

7.5/10

While the full-blown comedic moments do not work, The Independents is an engaging movie with a strong cast and absolutely amazing songs.

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

03/05/2021

The Independents is pleasant and innocuous, making fun of overnight-success conventions while at the same time not straying very far from them.

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

02/26/2021

6/10

There's something quite honest about it all, which blends well with the movie's hangout vibe.

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STEPHEN P

@IslandAdventurer 01/09/2025

Well, I learned a lesson here—look at the number of ratings! The scores for this movie were very high, but it has 8 professional views and fewer than 50 audience views. The music was actually good, but the production seemed amateurish. The guys seem really talented, but the movie, I feel, did them no favors. It was basically a Lifetime Network type movie.

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Jay D

@RT66395032 10/10/2024

I LOVE this film. As a former touring musician, this hits home in so many ways. The story, the humor, the emotions, the ups and downs, the characters. It is so well done and the music is just beautiful. The song “Spark” from this film was actually my wedding song!

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James W

@RT73876444 07/27/2024

Excellent movie, outstanding band! I have enjoyed watching the performers live and I thought their artistic creativity with the movie (and their music, individually and collectively) was absolutely outstanding!!! I gave five stars, I would give ten stars if it was offered!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

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05/16/2021

Much like any modern movie about music they make it seem like song writing or being a musician is all about ambition. The fact is, there's very little money and HUGE amounts of work to be a musician. Nobody can just sit down and harmonize / write songs like in this movie. That said, I enjoyed the story and it was neat to find out that they are actually a real band. I just hate the message that it's ok to abandon a life you've worked really hard for, spent lots of money preparing for, just to go play a show in California.

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03/31/2021

A delightful, unpretentious gem of a movie. Refreshes your soul and the soundtrack is great to boot.

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03/27/2021

If you are up for a great story with foot tapping music, strong lyrics, guitar and keyboard play, refreshing genuine acting, plenty of laughs and a few tugs on your heartstrings, then this is for you! We loved it and will soon be watching it again!

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THE INDEPENDENTS is a musical comedy/drama about three solo-artists who collide at the same crossroads and discover harmony. Thus is born "RGB" (at least until they come up with a better band name) and what follows is their roller-coaster-ride journey across America for a one last shot at musical glory.

Director: Greg Naughton
Producer: Jonathan Burkhart, Dorottya Mathe, Greg Naughton
Screenwriter: Greg Naughton
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 26, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 9, 2021
Runtime: 1h 37m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)