David Bowie: The Last Five Years
In the last five years of his life, David Bowie ended nearly a decade of silence to engage in an extraordinary burst of activity, producing two groundbreaking albums and a musical. David Bowie: The Last Five Years explores this unexpected end to a remarkable career. Made with remarkable access, Francis Whately’s documentary is a revelatory follow-up to his acclaimed 2013 documentary David Bowie: Five Years, which chronicled Bowie’s golden ‘70s and early-‘80s period.
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About David Bowie: The Last Five Years
David Bowie: The Last Five Years is a 2017 English-language music, documentary and tv movie film directed by Francis Whately. The cast is led by David Bowie, Michael C. Hall, Toni Basil. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
David Bowie: The Last Five Years was produced by BBC Film and made in United Kingdom. It was released on January 7, 2017, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Francis Whately
- Writers
- Francis Whately
- Release date
- January 7, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC Film
David Bowie: The Last Five Years cast & crew
David Bowie: The Last Five Years was directed by Francis Whately and written by Francis Whately.
The cast features David Bowie as Self (archive footage), Michael C. Hall as Self, Toni Basil as Self, Tony Visconti as Self, Gail Ann Dorsey as Self, and Donny McCaslin as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Richard Numeroff and it was produced by Francis Whately and Phil Dolling.
Is David Bowie: The Last Five Years worth watching?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 59 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed music films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy music, documentary, and tv movie, David Bowie: The Last Five Years is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of David Bowie: The Last Five Years
David Bowie
Self (archive footage)
Michael C. Hall
Self
Toni Basil
Self
Tony Visconti
Self
Gail Ann Dorsey
Self
Donny McCaslin
Self
Geoff MacCormack
Self
Maria Schneider
Self
Robert Fox
Self
David Bowie: The Last Five Years — FAQs
▸Where can I watch David Bowie: The Last Five Years in United States?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is David Bowie: The Last Five Years on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — David Bowie: The Last Five Years is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is David Bowie: The Last Five Years in?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is David Bowie: The Last Five Years?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is David Bowie: The Last Five Years rated?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years is rated G. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 59 ratings.
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