Gimme Danger (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2016, Gimme Danger is a music and documentary film directed by Jim Jarmusch, running about 108 minutes. “The story of The Stooges.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. No other band in rock'n'roll history has rivaled The Stooges' combination of heavy primal throb, spiked psychedelia, blues-a-billy grind, complete with succinct angst-ridden lyrics, and a snarling, preening leopard of a frontman who somehow embodies Nijinsky, Bruce Lee, Harpo Marx, and Arthur Rimbaud all rolled into one. There is no precedent for The Stooges, while those inspired by them are now legion. The film will present the context of their emergence musically, culturally, politically, historically, and relate their adventures and misadventures while charting their inspirations and the reasons behind their initial commercial challenges, as well as their long-lasting legacy.
Who’s in it. Gimme Danger stars Iggy Pop as Self, Ron Asheton as Himself, Scott Asheton as Himself and James Williamson as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Gimme Danger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gimme Danger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gimme Danger tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gimme Danger (2016)?
- In US, Gimme Danger is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gimme Danger worth watching?
- Gimme Danger holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gimme Danger?
- Gimme Danger stars Iggy Pop, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton, James Williamson and Dave Alexander.
- When was Gimme Danger released?
- Gimme Danger was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.