FEATURE FILM

CBGB

6.4/10
TMDB212 votes
2013Original: English101 min

A look at New York's dynamic punk rock scene through the lens of the ground-breaking Lower East Side club started by eccentric Hilly Kristal in 1973 which launched thousands of bands.

Genres: Drama, Music
Cast: Alan Rickman, Rupert Grint, Malin Akerman, Johnny Galecki, Stana Katic

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About CBGB

50,000 bands and 1 disgusting bathroom.

CBGB (2013) is a film in the drama, music genres. Directed by Randall Miller. The cast includes Alan Rickman, Rupert Grint, Malin Akerman, Johnny Galecki.

Released
2013-10-11
Original language
English
Runtime
101 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Rampart Films, Unclaimed Freight Productions
Writers
Randall Miller, Jody Savin

CBGB cast & characters

Audience reviews

6.4/10 from 212 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

Peter McGinn

TMDB member review

I can’t say I found this movie to be very enjoyable, but I am by no means part of the target audience. I never liked punk rock, I was not impressed by the negative and destructive attitude of its purveyors and, even though I like Adam Rickman and think he put on a good performance here, I didn’t connect with his character or root for him to do well.’ All of this is not the movie’s fault. The writing, acting, and…

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I can’t say I found this movie to be very enjoyable, but I am by no means part of the target audience. I never liked punk rock, I was not impressed by the negative and destructive attitude of its purveyors and, even though I like Adam Rickman and think he put on a good performance here, I didn’t connect with his character or root for him to do well.’ All of this is not the movie’s fault. The writing, acting, and other elements were well done; it just isn’t my style. If someone likes punk rock or music history will probably enjoy it and rate it much higher than did I.

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What is CBGB about?

A look at New York's dynamic punk rock scene through the lens of the ground-breaking Lower East Side club started by eccentric Hilly Kristal in 1973 which launched thousands of bands.

Who stars in CBGB?

Alan Rickman, Rupert Grint, Malin Akerman, Johnny Galecki, Stana Katic, Ashley Greene. See the cast cards above for character names.

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