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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream

2007Movie3 h 59 minNR

DocumentaryMusic
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Rotten Tomatoes100%92%
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Rotten Tomatoes100%92%

Summary

Directed by Peter Bogdanovich and packed with rare concert footage and home movies, this documentary explores the history of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, including Petty's famous collaborations and notorious clashes with the record industry. Interviews with musical luminaries including Jackson Browne, George Harrison, Eddie Vedder, Roger McGuinn, Jeff Lynne, Dave Stewart and Petty himself shed some revelatory vision.

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  • Date night
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  • Friends night

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Directed by
Peter Bogdanovich
Produced by
Skot Bright
Music by
Tom Petty, Leon Payne

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Facts

October 14, 2007 · 3 h 59 min · NR

Released
October 14, 2007
Runtime
3 h 59 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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Where can I stream Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream?

PlexKanopyHistory VaultQello Concerts by StingrayTubi TV

In the United States, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream streams on History Vault and Qello Concerts by Stingray, and it is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (89).

Is Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream okay for kids?

NR

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