Finding the Funk (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2014, Finding the Funk is a music and documentary film directed by Nelson George, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Finding the Funk is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funk's roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands of the '60s we travel to the Bay Area to celebrate Sly & the Family Stone, then to Dayton the birthplace of so many of Funk's originators, then onto Detroit where from the ashes of Motown, P-Funk's Mothership arose, and then to LA where a new crop of musicians are creating their own Funk history. On our journey into Funk, we talk to legends Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Nona Hendryx, Maceo Parker, Bernie Worrell, and Steve Arrington and their descendants Mike D, D'Angelo, Sheila E, Shock G and Sade's Stuart Matthewman. Narrated by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson of the Roots.
Who’s in it. Finding the Funk stars George Clinton as Self, Bootsy Collins as Self, Questlove as Self and James Brown as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Finding the Funk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Finding the Funk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Finding the Funk tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Finding the Funk (2014)?
- In US, Finding the Funk is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Finding the Funk worth watching?
- Finding the Funk holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Finding the Funk?
- Finding the Funk stars George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Questlove, James Brown and Nile Rodgers.
- When was Finding the Funk released?
- Finding the Funk was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.