Hype! (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1996, Hype! is a music and documentary film directed by Doug Pray, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. This documentary examines the Seattle scene as it became the focus of a merging of punk rock, heavy metal, and innovation. Building from the grass roots, self-promoted and self-recorded until break-out success of bands like Nirvana brought the record industry to the Pacific Northwest, a phenomenon was born.
Who’s in it. Hype! stars Valerie M. Agnew, Carrie Akre, Jeff Ament and Michael Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Hype! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hype! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hype! tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hype! (1996)?
- In US, Hype! is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hype! worth watching?
- Hype! holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hype!?
- Hype! stars Valerie M. Agnew, Carrie Akre, Jeff Ament, Michael Anderson and Mark Arm.
- When was Hype! released?
- Hype! was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.