The Knack: Getting The Knack (2004): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2004, The Knack: Getting The Knack is a music and documentary film directed by Mark McLaughlin, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. "Getting The Knack" chronicles the controversial career of power pop stars, The Knack. Viewers will witness a compelling tale of instant stardom and spectacular failure, a story marked by heroin addiction, alcohol abuse, vicious inner-band feuding and massive critical backlash. "Getting The Knack" explores the group's career via candid interviews with the original band, producers Mike Chapman and Jack Douglas, Sharona Alperin, (the inspiration behind their biggest hit), Steve Jones of The Sex Pistols, Rick Springfield, Elliot Easton of The Cars, Devo's Bob Mothersbaugh, comedian Weird Al Yankovic and many more. Narrated by Cherie Currie of The Runaways, "Getting the Knack" is augmented by scores of rare photos and previously unseen archival footage providing a no-holds barred look at the rise and fall and ultimate resurrection of the group.

Who’s in it. The Knack: Getting The Knack stars Doug Fieger as Self, Berton Averre as Self, Bruce Gary as Self and Prescott Niles as Self, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Knack: Getting The Knack page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Knack: Getting The Knack tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.