Sign up
Clip

Pearl Jam: Single Video Theory

1998Movie45 min

DocumentaryMusic
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

A nostalgic music movie about show business and everyday modern life, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Where to watch

Set your services

Fingerprint

Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

Movies with

Story

This video is not your typical collection of music videos. Rather than being simply a straightforward presentation of videos, Single Video Theory also contains footage of the band members recording their album in the studio. The camera captures the actual recording sessions as well as the band members chatting candidly about their concept and ideas for the music. Directed by Mark Pellington and shot in 16mm over 3 days in 1997.

Feels like

  • Grunge Era Documentary
  • Behind-the-Music
  • Intimate Band Portrait
  • 16mm Aesthetic
  • Moment in Time Capsule
  • Creative Process Exploration
  • Pearl Jam Deep Dive
  • Nostalgic Rock Journalism

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Mark Pellington
Produced by
Tom Gorai, Bill Hoare

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 4, 1998 · 45 min · Music, Documentary

Released
August 4, 1998
Runtime
45 min
Genres
Music, Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
57 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Pearl Jam: Single Video Theory?"

Questions about Pearl Jam: Single Video Theory

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pearl Jam: Single Video Theory?

Qello Concerts by Stingray

In the United States, Pearl Jam: Single Video Theory streams on Qello Concerts by Stingray. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Pearl Jam: Single Video Theory worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Pearl Jam: Single Video Theory okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Pearl Jam: Single Video Theory plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (5 of 10) more than on its plot.