This Is GWAR (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2021, This Is GWAR is a music and documentary film directed by Scott Barber, running about 110 minutes. “The true story of the sickest band in the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The powerful story of the most iconic heavy metal/art collective/monster band in the universe, as told by the humans who have fought to keep it alive for over thirty years. The feature documentary includes interviews with the band members, both past and present, as well as other artists including Weird Al Yankovic, Thomas Lennnon, Alex Winter, Bam Margera, and Ethan Embry, including never before seen footage of legendary GWAR frontman Dave Brockie.
Who’s in it. This Is GWAR stars Bam Margera as Self, Thomas Lennon, Alex Winter and 'Weird Al' Yankovic, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, This Is GWAR has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Is GWAR page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Is GWAR tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Is GWAR (2021)?
- In US, This Is GWAR is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is This Is GWAR worth watching?
- This Is GWAR holds an audience score of 6.7 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 This Is GWAR?
- This Is GWAR stars Bam Margera, Thomas Lennon, Alex Winter, 'Weird Al' Yankovic and Ethan Embry.
- When was This Is GWAR released?
- This Is GWAR was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.