BIX Almost Nirvana (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2025, BIX Almost Nirvana is a documentary and music film directed by Emilis Vėlyvis, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. The BIX rock bar in Vilnius was designed by Saulius Urbonavičius-Samas, the frontman of the cult rock band BIX, which was formed in Šiauliai in 1987. The film also used archival footage of BIX concerts from the 1990s to illustrate the time period. This new story captures the free and playful essence of BIX’s rebellious spirit, which once led Samas and the band to West Berlin, where they shared a stage with Nirvana. Samas, a painter and karate fan, was followed and 're-educated' by the KGB and helped spark the punk movement that protested against Soviet restrictions. Along with teacher Grikis and friends, they recorded forbidden songs away from the authorities.
Who’s in it. BIX Almost Nirvana stars Saulius Samas Urbonavičius as Self, Gintautas Gascevičius as Self, Aurimas Povilaitis as Self and Mindaugas Špokauskas as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, BIX Almost Nirvana has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch BIX Almost Nirvana page.
If you liked it. Fans of BIX Almost Nirvana tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch BIX Almost Nirvana (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for BIX Almost Nirvana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is BIX Almost Nirvana worth watching?
- BIX Almost Nirvana holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in BIX Almost Nirvana?
- BIX Almost Nirvana stars Saulius Samas Urbonavičius, Gintautas Gascevičius, Aurimas Povilaitis, Mindaugas Špokauskas and Andrius Mamontovas.
- When was BIX Almost Nirvana released?
- BIX Almost Nirvana was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.