Where can I watch A Band Called Death (2013)?

In US, A Band Called Death is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is A Band Called Death worth watching?

A Band Called Death holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in A Band Called Death?

A Band Called Death stars Dannis Hackney, Bobby Hackney, David Hackney, Henry Rollins and Elijah Wood.

When was A Band Called Death released?

A Band Called Death was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.

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A Band Called Death (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 2013, A Band Called Death is a music and documentary film directed by Mark Christopher Covino, running about 96 minutes. “This Band was Punk, before Punk was Punk” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Before Bad Brains, the Sex Pistols or even the Ramones, there was Death. Formed in the early '70s by three teenage brothers from Detroit, Death is credited as being the first black punk band, and the Hackney brothers, David, Bobby, and Dannis, are now considered pioneers in their field. But it wasn’t until recently — when a dusty 1974 demo tape made its way out of Bobby’s attic nearly 30 years after Death’s heyday — that anyone outside a small group of punk enthusiasts had even heard of them.

Who’s in it. A Band Called Death stars Dannis Hackney as Self, Bobby Hackney as Self, David Hackney as Self (archive footage) and Henry Rollins as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A Band Called Death has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $125 at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Band Called Death page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Band Called Death tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.

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Where can I watch A Band Called Death (2013)?: In US, A Band Called Death is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Band Called Death worth watching?: A Band Called Death holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in A Band Called Death?: A Band Called Death stars Dannis Hackney, Bobby Hackney, David Hackney, Henry Rollins and Elijah Wood.
When was A Band Called Death released?: A Band Called Death was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.