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Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story

2000Movie1 h 32 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, moving drama movie about a real life story and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

They achieved worldwide fame but, what they wanted... was respect.

The story of the 60s pop group The Monkees, as they rise above their status as a band created for a TV show, to establishing their legacy in their own right. The band faces many obstacles, among them the right to play their own instruments on record.

Feels like

  • Biographical Music Drama
  • 60s Pop Culture
  • Showbiz Struggles
  • Underdog Story
  • Creative Control
  • Band Dynamics
  • Nostalgic Appeal
  • Rise to Fame
  • Behind-the-Scenes

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Neill Fearnley
Written by
Harold Bronson
Produced by
Susan Murdoch
Music by
Fred Mollin

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Facts

June 28, 2000 · 1 h 32 min · Drama, Music, TV Movie

Released
June 28, 2000
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Drama, Music, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
139 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story?"

Questions about Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story

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Where can I stream Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story?

In the United States, Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story streams on Prime and fuboTV, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, Filmtap, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.