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The Kids Are Alright

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This pioneering rock music documentary combines promotional footage, television appearances and production crew- and fan-shot footage of rock legends The Who -- on tour, in the studio and in their daily lives from 1964 until just before drummer Keith Moon's death in September 1978. The film includes historic performances at Woodstock, guitar smashing on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and career-spanning hits from "My Generation" to "Pinball Wizard" and "Won't Get Fooled Again."

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Tom Meek Cambridge Day 05/18/2020
3/4
Classic performances abound, driven by energy and a synergy that's beyond perfect. Go to Full Review Benjamin H. Smith Decider 12/22/2018
Despite its shortcomings, its ramshackle portrait of the band captures their combustible spirit and frequently shows The Who at their very best. Go to Full Review Augusto Martínez Torres El Pais (Spain) 02/08/2018
The result will please the followers of the group... [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Seanax.com 10/26/2008
... a scrappy, vibrant musical portrait painted in the bold colors of rock itself: impassioned lyrics, power chords, crashing drums and smashing guitars. Go to Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com 09/24/2006
5/5
Film Threat 12/06/2005
4/5
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Audience Reviews

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CodyZamboni Z 12/01/2024 Very informative, I learned alot about The Who , but the best moments are the super fun , high energy concerts and TV performances footage. See more Shioka O 12/19/2022 Must watch for The Who fan. and one of the earliest well made documentation of rock bands. See more dustin d 05/20/2022 This is a good rockumentary from back in the day. Like the Beatles, the Who were irreverent, but more in a contemptuous manner than a goofy one. The performances ROCK. Their live energy is truly exciting and makes me wish there was a band like them today. See more 07/22/2021 I went with 4 stars for this music docu. I thought that it was one of the better music docus. that I have seen/in a while. I don't know if I seen this docu. before. but I would def. watch it again. If you like the band The Who and like their music (as I do), then you will like this docu. I would reccomend this movie to others. I can't think of anything that I did not like about this movie. Really put together well and I think that it is worth a watch. Go give this movie a watch if you have not seen this docu. before 4 stars. See more 11/10/2020 I am a sucker for music docs and aside from a wide range of performances from big stadiums to intimate recording studios, this doc also featured many interviews and backstage shots showing the band in a more natural state. Their sense of humor stood out most in film as they were getting genuine laughs from me, with Keith Moon easily earning the MVP on this viewing. 8.5/10 See more 09/25/2020 One of my favourite ever documentaries. It rocks. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jeff Stein

Director

Roger Daltrey

Self

John Entwistle

Self

Keith Moon

Self

Pete Townshend

Self

Tom Smothers

Self

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Movie Info

Synopsis This pioneering rock music documentary combines promotional footage, television appearances and production crew- and fan-shot footage of rock legends The Who -- on tour, in the studio and in their daily lives from 1964 until just before drummer Keith Moon's death in September 1978. The film includes historic performances at Woodstock, guitar smashing on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and career-spanning hits from "My Generation" to "Pinball Wizard" and "Won't Get Fooled Again."
Director
Jeff Stein
Producer
Tony Klinger
Screenwriter
Jeff Stein
Distributor
New World Pictures
Production Co
The Who Films
Rating
PG
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 26, 1979, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 19, 2018
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Surround