Kiss: Unplugged (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, Kiss: Unplugged is a music film directed by Joe Perota, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Kiss Unplugged is a Kiss album featuring the group performance in MTV Unplugged. On August 9, 1995, hard rock band Kiss performed on MTV Unplugged in what fans consider the beginning of the eventual Kiss Reunion Tour. Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons contacted former members Peter Criss and Ace Frehley and invited them to participate in the event. Fan reaction to Criss and Frehley at the Unplugged show was so positive that, in 1996, the original lineup of Kiss reunited, with all four original members together for the first time since 1980. It also marked the only time the original lineup performed live without their trademark makeup, other than at Ace Frehley's wedding, and was also the only time Frehley and Criss shared a stage with Eric Singer and Bruce Kulick. Further, it was the first time Eric Singer had part of a lead vocal (shared with Peter Criss on Nothin' To Lose).
Who’s in it. Kiss: Unplugged stars Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer and Bruce Kulick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Kiss: Unplugged 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 Kiss: Unplugged page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kiss: Unplugged tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kiss: Unplugged (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kiss: Unplugged change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kiss: Unplugged worth watching?
- Kiss: Unplugged holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kiss: Unplugged?
- Kiss: Unplugged stars Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer, Bruce Kulick and Ace Frehley.
- When was Kiss: Unplugged released?
- Kiss: Unplugged was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.