

CBGB
“50,000 bands and 1 disgusting bathroom.”
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.
Where to watch CBGB in United States
Click a service to open CBGB there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is CBGB streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About CBGB
CBGB is a 2013 English-language drama and music film directed by Randall Miller. The cast is led by Alan Rickman, Rupert Grint, Malin Åkerman. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW.
CBGB was produced by Rampart Films and Unclaimed Freight Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 11, 2013, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Randall Miller
- Writers
- Jody Savin, Randall Miller
- Release date
- October 11, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Rampart Films, Unclaimed Freight Productions
CBGB cast & crew
CBGB was directed by Randall Miller and written by Jody Savin and Randall Miller.
The cast features Alan Rickman as Hilly Kristal, Rupert Grint as Cheetah Chrome, Malin Åkerman as Debbie Harry, Johnny Galecki as Terry Ork, Stana Katic as Genya Ravan, and Ashley Greene as Lisa Kristal.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Mike Ozier and it was produced by Randall Miller and Brad Rosenberger.
Is CBGB worth watching?
CBGB holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 201 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, CBGB is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch CBGB
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Cast of CBGB

Alan Rickman
Hilly Kristal

Rupert Grint
Cheetah Chrome

Malin Åkerman
Debbie Harry

Johnny Galecki
Terry Ork

Stana Katic
Genya Ravan

Ashley Greene
Lisa Kristal

Justin Bartha
Stiv Bators

Ryan Hurst
Mad Mountain

Kyle Gallner
Lou Reed

Taylor Hawkins
Iggy Pop

Josh Zuckerman
John Holmstrom

Peter Vack
Legs McNeil
CBGB — FAQs
▸Where can I watch CBGB in United States?
CBGB is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The CW, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is CBGB on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — CBGB is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is CBGB in?
CBGB is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is CBGB?
CBGB runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is CBGB rated?
CBGB is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 201 ratings.











