Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 7.5

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Released in 2012, Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet is a music and documentary film directed by Jesse Vile, running about 87 minutes. “It's a much bigger reason than anybody out there knows why he's still here. But he's still here.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When doctors diagnosed 19-year-old rock star Jason Becker with Lou Gehrig's Disease, they said he would never make music again and that he wouldn’t live to see his 25th birthday. 22 years later, without the ability to move or to speak, Jason is alive and making music with his eyes.

Who’s in it. Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet stars Jason Becker as Himself, Joe Satriani as Self, Marty Friedman as Himself and Steve Vai as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (2012)?
In US, Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet worth watching?
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet?
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet stars Jason Becker, Joe Satriani, Marty Friedman and Steve Vai.
When was Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet released?
Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.