Better Than Something: Jay Reatard (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2012, Better Than Something: Jay Reatard is a music and documentary film directed by Alex Hammond, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. BETTER THAN SOMETHING is an exciting and intimate portrait of Memphis-based punk musician Jay Reatard, who toured the world and released dozens of records over the course of a 15 year career that began in his mid-teens. Original and never-before-seen footage documents his self-made journey to iconic garage rock star, with colleagues, friends, and family speaking candidly about Jay's vibrant and complicated life. Jay Reatard himself - filmed just nine months before his untimely death at the age of twenty-nine - shares his experiences both on and off stage, with all the humor, savvy, and pathos one can expect from such a prolific and vital artist.
Who’s in it. Better Than Something: Jay Reatard stars Jay Reatard as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Better Than Something: Jay Reatard has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Better Than Something: Jay Reatard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Better Than Something: Jay Reatard tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
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- Where can I watch Better Than Something: Jay Reatard (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Better Than Something: Jay Reatard change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Better Than Something: Jay Reatard worth watching?
- Better Than Something: Jay Reatard holds an audience score of 5.1 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 Better Than Something: Jay Reatard?
- Better Than Something: Jay Reatard stars Jay Reatard.
- When was Better Than Something: Jay Reatard released?
- Better Than Something: Jay Reatard was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.