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Immediate Family

2022Movie1 h 42 min

75
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic music movie about a real life story and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

If you listen to 1970s pop music, you’ve undoubtedly heard these guys play, but do you know their names? This documentary highlights five talented men—Danny, Leland, Rus, Waddy, and Steve— who shunned the spotlight for themselves yet enjoyed decades of success as session musicians on iconic tracks. Interviewees include their collaborators James Taylor, Don Henley, Lyle Lovett, Jackson Browne, Phil Collins, Carole King, Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards, Steve Jordan, and dozens more who take us behind the scenes on the songs that shaped an era.

Feels like

  • Documentary
  • Session Musicians
  • 1970s Pop Music
  • Behind the Scenes
  • Music History
  • Iconic Tracks
  • Biographical
  • Nostalgic
  • Showbiz

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Directed by
Denny Tedesco
Music by
Mason Cooper

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Facts

September 30, 2022 · 1 h 42 min · Music, Documentary

Released
September 30, 2022
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Genres
Music, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

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  • Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other
  • Teen Pregnancy
  • Good Girls Avoid Abortion
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Happily Married
  • Innocently Insensitive
  • Adoption Conflict
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Missing Mom
  • '80s Hair

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Where can I stream Immediate Family?

In the United States, Immediate Family streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Immediate Family worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 75).

Is Immediate Family okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Immediate Family?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.