David Bowie Is Happening Now (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2013, David Bowie Is Happening Now is a documentary film directed by Hamish Hamilton.
What it’s about. Directed by BAFTA Award winner Hamish Hamilton, the movie was filmed during the closing night of the V&A installation and features appearances by Pulp leader Jarvis Cocker, fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto, and more, as well as insight from David Bowie Is curators Victoria Broackes and Geoffrey Marsh.
Who’s in it. David Bowie Is Happening Now stars David Bowie as Self (archive footage), Jarvis Cocker as Self, Jeremy Deller as Self and Hanif Kureishi as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, David Bowie Is Happening Now 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 David Bowie Is Happening Now page.
If you liked it. Fans of David Bowie Is Happening Now 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 David Bowie Is Happening Now (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for David Bowie Is Happening Now change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is David Bowie Is Happening Now worth watching?
- David Bowie Is Happening Now holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in David Bowie Is Happening Now?
- David Bowie Is Happening Now stars David Bowie, Jarvis Cocker, Jeremy Deller, Hanif Kureishi and Terry O'Neill.
- When was David Bowie Is Happening Now released?
- David Bowie Is Happening Now was released in 2013.