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1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

2021Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

Documentary
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic837.3Rotten Tomatoes100%63%

A nostalgic, cathartic documentary series about show business and history, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E1 "What's Happening?" 8.2

Episodes

7.6

Story

A tumultuous era sparked a year of unprecedented musical innovation.

In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.

Feels like

  • Musical History Documentary
  • Nostalgic Deep Dive
  • Cultural Zeitgeist Analysis
  • Iconic Album Stories
  • Rock & Roll Legacy
  • Political Context of Art
  • Immersive Sound Design
  • Celebrity Archetypes

Cast

24 of 26 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Asif Kapadia
Produced by
James Ballardie, Danielle Peck
Music by
Alexander Parsons

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Facts

May 21, 2021 · May 21, 2021 · Ended

First aired
May 21, 2021
Last aired
May 21, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
72 countries

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Where can I stream 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything?

Apple TV

In the United States, 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything okay for kids?

TV-MAStrong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for strong language and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.