Heartbreakers Beach Party
“The lost '80s classic documentary.”
Synopsis
Documentary that captures Tom Petty and the band in 1982-1983 as they finish, promote, and tour around the “Long After Dark” album (their final with legendary producer Jimmy Iovine). It aired only once on MTV in 1983. After the long lost 16mm reels were finally found, a restored version with 19 minutes of extra footage was released in 2024.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 145 DaysOctober 17, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 11, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cameron Crowe, Phil Savenick, Doug Dowdle
- Screenplay & Story
- Cameron Crowe
- Original Title
- Heartbreakers Beach Party
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- MTV, Vinyl Films, Petty Legacy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cameron Crowe, Phil Savenick, Doug Dowdle
Cameron Crowe
John Veleta
Eric Argiro
Phil Savenick, Cameron Crowe, Adria Petty, Greg Mariotti, Sarah Haber
Department Leadership Roster
Cameron Crowe
Director
Phil Savenick
Director
Phil Savenick
Producer
Cameron Crowe
Producer
Adria Petty
Producer
Greg Mariotti
Producer
Sarah Haber
Producer
Doug Dowdle
Director
Cameron Crowe
Writer
John Veleta
Director of Photography
Eric Argiro
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heartbreakers Beach Party
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What is Heartbreakers Beach Party about?
Documentary that captures Tom Petty and the band in 1982-1983 as they finish, promote, and tour around the “Long After Dark” album (their final with legendary producer Jimmy Iovine). It aired only once on MTV in 1983. After the long lost 16mm reels were finally found, a restored version with 19 minutes of extra footage was released in 2024.
Who directed Heartbreakers Beach Party?
Heartbreakers Beach Party was directed by Cameron Crowe, Phil Savenick, Doug Dowdle.
Who stars in Heartbreakers Beach Party?
The principal cast of Heartbreakers Beach Party includes Tom Petty, Cameron Crowe, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Stan Lynch.
When was Heartbreakers Beach Party released and how long is it?
Heartbreakers Beach Party was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heartbreakers Beach Party?
Heartbreakers Beach Party holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).