Kurt & Courtney (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1998, Kurt & Courtney is a music and documentary film directed by Nick Broomfield, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. After rocker Kurt Cobain's death, ruled a suicide, a film crew arrives in Seattle to make a documentary. Director Nick Broomfield talks to lots of people. Portraits emerge: a shy, slight Kurt, weary of touring, embarrassed by fame, hooked on heroin; an out-going Courtney, dramatic, controlling, moving from groupie to star.
Who’s in it. Kurt & Courtney stars Nick Broomfield as Interviewer, Dylan Carlson as Himself, Kurt Cobain as Himself (archive footage) and El Duce as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Kurt & Courtney has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $890.3K at the box office.
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 Kurt & Courtney page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kurt & Courtney tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kurt & Courtney (1998)?
- In US, Kurt & Courtney is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kurt & Courtney worth watching?
- Kurt & Courtney holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Kurt & Courtney?
- Kurt & Courtney stars Nick Broomfield, Dylan Carlson, Kurt Cobain, El Duce and Larry Flynt.
- When was Kurt & Courtney released?
- Kurt & Courtney was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.