CBGB (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2013, CBGB is a drama and music film directed by Randall Miller, running about 101 minutes. “50,000 bands and 1 disgusting bathroom.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A look at New York's dynamic punk rock scene through the lens of the ground-breaking Lower East Side club started by eccentric Hilly Kristal in 1973 which launched thousands of bands.
Who’s in it. CBGB stars Alan Rickman as Hilly Kristal, Rupert Grint as Cheetah Chrome, Malin Åkerman as Debbie Harry and Johnny Galecki as Terry Ork, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, CBGB has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $40.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 CBGB page.
If you liked it. Fans of CBGB tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch CBGB (2013)?
- In US, CBGB is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 CBGB worth watching?
- CBGB holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in CBGB?
- CBGB stars Alan Rickman, Rupert Grint, Malin Åkerman, Johnny Galecki and Stana Katic.
- When was CBGB released?
- CBGB was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.