The Kids Are Alright

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The Kids Are Alright

PG

Released Oct 26, 1979

1h 48m

Documentary

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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."

Tom Meek

Cambridge Day

Classic performances abound, driven by energy and a synergy that's beyond perfect.

Rated: 3/4

May 18, 2020

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Benjamin H. Smith

Decider

Despite its shortcomings, its ramshackle portrait of the band captures their combustible spirit and frequently shows The Who at their very best.

Dec 22, 2018

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Augusto Martínez Torres

El Pais (Spain)

The result will please the followers of the group... [Full review in Spanish]

Feb 8, 2018

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Sean Axmaker

Seanax.com

... a scrappy, vibrant musical portrait painted in the bold colors of rock itself: impassioned lyrics, power chords, crashing drums and smashing guitars.

Oct 26, 2008

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Rated: 5/5

Sep 24, 2006

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Film Threat

Rated: 4/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Shioka O

Must watch for The Who fan. and one of the earliest well made documentation of rock bands.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/22

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dustin d

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

One of my favourite ever documentaries. It rocks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/20

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Audience Member

The Who is one of the greatest bands ever.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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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