Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.9

Released in 2002, Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head is a music and documentary film directed by Matthew Longfellow, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. This musical biography tells the story of the making of Deep Purple's classic album "Machine Head. Exclusive interviews with Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, John Lord and Ian Paice take us through a track by track making of the album. The performers demonstrate riffs & licks from the songs and explain the genesis of the songwriting. Also included are featured songs, archive footage of Deep Purple in concert, including American footage of "Smoke on the Water" and "Space Truckin'", TV performances and promotional videos, more.
Who’s in it. Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head stars Ritchie Blackmore as Himself, Roger Glover as Self, Ian Gillan as Himself and Jon Lord as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head page.
If you liked it. Fans of Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head (2002)?
- In US, Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and The Coda Collection Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head worth watching?
- Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head?
- Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head stars Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover, Ian Gillan, Jon Lord and Ian Paice.
- When was Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head released?
- Classic Albums: Deep Purple - Machine Head was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.
