David Bowie: Five Years (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2013, David Bowie: Five Years is a music and documentary film directed by Francis Whately, running about 90 minutes. “An intimate portrait of five key years in David Bowie’s career.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Featuring a wealth of previously unseen archive, this film looks at how Bowie continually evolved: from Ziggy Stardust to the Soul Star of Young Americans, to the ‘Thin White Duke’. It explores his regeneration in Berlin with the critically acclaimed album Heroes, his triumph with Scary Monsters and his global success with Let’s Dance. With interviews with all his closest collaborators, David Bowie - Five Years presents a unique account of why Bowie has become an ‘icon of our times’.
Who’s in it. David Bowie: Five Years stars David Bowie as Self (archive footage), Tony Visconti as Self, Nile Rodgers as Self and Brian Eno as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, David Bowie: Five Years has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch David Bowie: Five Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of David Bowie: Five Years tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch David Bowie: Five Years (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for David Bowie: Five Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is David Bowie: Five Years worth watching?
- David Bowie: Five Years holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in David Bowie: Five Years?
- David Bowie: Five Years stars David Bowie, Tony Visconti, Nile Rodgers, Brian Eno and Robert Fripp.
- When was David Bowie: Five Years released?
- David Bowie: Five Years was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.