Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive (2009): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2009, Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive is a music film, running about 70 minutes.

What it’s about. Filmed at the Congress Theater, Chicago for the US TV series Soundstage and originally broadcast in U.S. in July 2009, the show sees Billy Idol, with trademark sneer and peroxide hair very much to the fore, reunited with guitarist Steve Stevens, who played on (& sometimes co-wrote) all his 1980s hits. The tracklist runs from early Generation X favorites, through his classic solo singles and up to tracks from his most recent album, "The Devil’s Playground."

Who’s in it. Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive stars Billy Idol as Himself, Steve Stevens as Himself, Brian Tichy as Himself and Stephen McGrath as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive page.

If you liked it. Fans of Billy Idol: In Super Overdrive tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.