Genesis - The Genesis Songbook (2001): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2001, Genesis - The Genesis Songbook is a music and documentary film directed by Bob Smeaton, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. When Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford joined forces in the late sixties, their intentions were not to be recording artists but rather songwriters. That initial plan soon fell by the wayside when they secured a record deal and became Genesis, progressing from the underground scene with such albums as "Trespass" and "Nursery Cryme," to become household names with the addition of drummer/singer Phil Collins and such chart topping albums as "We Can't Dance" and "Invisible Touch." By talking to the individual members of the group, discover what they consider to be their favorite Genesis songs, and why certain songs have a special place in the Genesis story. Song include: I Can't Dance, Invisible Touch, Follow You Follow Me, The Musical Box, Supper's Ready, I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe), The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Afterglow, Misunderstanding, Turn It On Again, Mama, Land of Confusion.

Who’s in it. Genesis - The Genesis Songbook stars Phil Collins as Himself, Peter Gabriel as Himself, Tony Banks as Himself and Steve Hackett as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Genesis - The Genesis Songbook has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Genesis - The Genesis Songbook page.

If you liked it. Fans of Genesis - The Genesis Songbook tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.