Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1983, Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars is a music and documentary film directed by D. A. Pennebaker, running about 90 minutes. “The historic farewell performance of the king of glitter rock.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hammersmith Odeon, London, July 3, 1973. British singer David Bowie performs his alter ego Ziggy Stardust for the very last time. A decadent show, a hallucinogenic collage of kitsch, pop irony and flamboyant excess: a musical symbiosis of feminine passion and masculine dominance that defines Bowie's art and the glam rock genre.
Who’s in it. Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars stars David Bowie as Self / Ziggy Stardust, Mick Ronson as Self - Musician, Trevor Bolder as Self - Musician and Mick 'Woody' Woodmansey as Self - Musician, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1983)?
- In US, Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars is available to stream on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars worth watching?
- Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars?
- Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars stars David Bowie, Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, Mick 'Woody' Woodmansey and Ken Fordham.
- When was Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars released?
- Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.