Western Stars

PG

Released Oct 25, 2019

1h 23m

Documentary

Music

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Backed by a band and a full orchestra, Bruce Springsteen performs all 13 songs from his new album "Western Stars," touching on themes of love, loss, loneliness, family and the passage of time.

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Critics Consensus

A cinematic gift for Springsteen fans, Western Stars serves as a worthy companion piece to the album of the same name.

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Monica G

Incredible— downloaded the soundtrack as soon as I left the theatre

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/14/19

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Judith S

The documentary is a beautiful compliment of small concert and intimate thoughts. Bruce's work just deepens and grows finer with age.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/12/19

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Eloise Macaioni

I rate this movie with 5 stars.....10 if there were that many.....love Bruce and his music.....loved the movie too

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/11/19

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Kerry

Left movie not what I expected very depressing

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/10/19

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Pamela B

Bruce’s love story to Patty

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/16/19

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F

Creative movie and music.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/16/19

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Thom Zimny

Director

Bruce Springsteen

Director

Patti Scialfa

Self

Bruce Springsteen

Self

Bruce Springsteen

Executive Producer

Barbara Carr

Producer

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Philip De Semlyen

Time Out

It's the cutaways between songs that stitch it all together with an emotional thread that charts its subject's struggles over the decades.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 29, 2019

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

A lovely film that delves deep into the history of Bruce [Springsteen], particularly his young life.

Oct 28, 2019

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

A lovely companion piece to the latest album from the legendary musician.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 25, 2019

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Douglas Greenwood

NME (New Musical Express)

Bruce Springsteen's filmic love letter to his latest album is sweet and spellbinding, if a little contrived at times.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 23, 2021

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Western Stars is an intimate performance with great music, lyrical soul-searching and a restless spirit that suggests Springsteen is mining his baggage to create vital, beautiful new art.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 31, 2021

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Andrew Gaudion

VultureHound

It's a rockin' great time in Bruce's barn, one that leaves you feeling just that little more inspired and contented than when you first entered the cinema, proving to be as smooth and warming as a shot of mighty fine Tequila.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 28, 2020

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Synopsis

Backed by a band and a full orchestra, Bruce Springsteen performs all 13 songs from his new album "Western Stars," touching on themes of love, loss, loneliness, family and the passage of time.

Director: Thom Zimny, Bruce Springsteen
Producer: Bruce Springsteen
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Western Stars Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema
Rating: PG (Brief Language|Alcohol and Smoking Images|Some Thematic Elements)
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 25, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 26, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.6M
Runtime: 1h 23m

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