The Who: The Kids Are Alright
“One film that won't f-f-f-f-fade away”
Synopsis
Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the group in 1964 to 1978. It notably features the band's last performance with long-term drummer Keith Moon, filmed at Shepperton Studios in May 1978, three months before his death.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Kids Are Alright trailer - The Who, Ringo Starr
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 15, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 20, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Stein
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Stein
- Original Title
- The Who: The Kids Are Alright
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- The Who Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Stein
Jeff Stein
Ed Rothkowitz
Bill Curbishley, Tony Klinger
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Stein
Director
Jeff Stein
Writer
Bill Curbishley
Producer
Tony Klinger
Producer
Ed Rothkowitz
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Who: The Kids Are Alright
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What is The Who: The Kids Are Alright about?
Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the group in 1964 to 1978. It notably features the band's last performance with long-term drummer Keith Moon, filmed at Shepperton Studios in May 1978, three months before his death.
Who directed The Who: The Kids Are Alright?
The Who: The Kids Are Alright was directed by Jeff Stein.
Who stars in The Who: The Kids Are Alright?
The principal cast of The Who: The Kids Are Alright includes Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Pete Townshend, Keith Moon, Ringo Starr.
When was The Who: The Kids Are Alright released and how long is it?
The Who: The Kids Are Alright was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Who: The Kids Are Alright?
The Who: The Kids Are Alright holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).