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Sound City

2013Movie1 h 46 minNR

DocumentaryMusic
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic768.3Rotten Tomatoes100%90%
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic768.3Rotten Tomatoes100%90%

Summary

The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed 'people that have no place' in music to become stars. It follows former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter David Grohl as he attempts to resurrect the studio back to former glories.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Dave Grohl
Written by
Mark Monroe
Produced by
Dave Grohl, John Ramsay, James A. Rota
Music by
Brandon Huus

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Facts

January 18, 2013 · 1 h 46 min · NR

Released
January 18, 2013
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Music, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
14 countries

Tropes

The Atoner, Precision F-Strike, Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll +5

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Sound City?"

Questions about Sound City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sound City?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Sound City worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 76).

Is Sound City okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Sound City?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.