Bruce Springsteen - The Ties That Bind (2015): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2015, Bruce Springsteen - The Ties That Bind is a music and documentary film directed by Thom Zimny, running about 57 minutes. “A Rare Glimpse Into Bruce Springsteen's Groundbreaking Album, The River” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Employing an intimate interview style, Grammy- and Emmy®-winning filmmaker Thom Zimny showcases Bruce Springsteen’s first-person take on his writing process. Offering an in-depth discussion on the origins of key tracks from his first double album, The River, Springsteen shares how they were developed, from the notebook page to the studio to, most viscerally, the concert stage. Interspersed throughout the interview are his acoustic versions of several defining tracks from The River, including “Two Hearts,” “The River,” “Independence Day,” “Hungry Heart,” “Point Blank” and “Wreck on the Highway.”

Who’s in it. Bruce Springsteen - The Ties That Bind stars Bruce Springsteen as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Bruce Springsteen - The Ties That Bind has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bruce Springsteen - The Ties That Bind page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bruce Springsteen - The Ties That Bind tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.