Before the Music Dies (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2006, Before the Music Dies is a documentary film directed by Andrew Shapter, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. B4MD tells the story of American music at this precarious moment. Filmakers Andrew Shapter and Joel Rasmussen traveled the country, hoping to understand why mainstream music seems so packaged and repetitive, and whether corporations really had the power to silence musical innovation. The answers they found on this journey are what makes B4MD both riveting and exciting.
Who’s in it. Before the Music Dies stars Elvis Costello as Self - Musician, Les Paul as Self - Musician, Erykah Badu as Self - Musician and Bonnie Raitt as Self - Musician, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Before the Music Dies 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 Before the Music Dies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before the Music Dies tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before the Music Dies (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before the Music Dies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Before the Music Dies worth watching?
- Before the Music Dies holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Before the Music Dies?
- Before the Music Dies stars Elvis Costello, Les Paul, Erykah Badu, Bonnie Raitt and Branford Marsalis.
- When was Before the Music Dies released?
- Before the Music Dies was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.