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Soundbreaking

2016Show1 season8 episodes

Documentary
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic787.2

A wondrous, nostalgic documentary series about show business and technology, with standout score and sound design.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E2 "Painting with Sound" 8.3

Episodes

8.0

Story

Explore the art of music recording with a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of brand new sounds. Featuring more than 160 original interviews with some of the most celebrated recording artists of all time, Soundbreaking explores the nexus of cutting-edge technology and human artistry that has created the soundtrack of our lives.

Feels like

  • Music Documentary
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Art of Recording
  • Technological Evolution
  • Artist Interviews
  • Cultural History
  • Sound Innovation
  • Educational
  • Pop Culture History
  • World of Music

Cast

24 of 100 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Maro Chermayeff, Jeff Dupre

Everyone

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Facts

November 14, 2016 · November 23, 2016 · Ended

First aired
November 14, 2016
Last aired
November 23, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Soundbreaking?"

Questions about Soundbreaking

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Soundbreaking?

ALLBLK

In the United States, Soundbreaking streams on ALLBLK. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Soundbreaking worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8.4 and Metacritic 78).

Is Soundbreaking okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Soundbreaking?

7 h

About 7 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 53 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2016.

Will I feel good after watching Soundbreaking?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Soundbreaking plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.