27: Gone Too Soon
Synopsis
Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison all died at the age of 27 between 1969 and 1971. At the time, the coincidence gave rise to some comment, but it was not until the death of Kurt Cobain, about two and a half decades later, that the idea of a "27 Club" began to catch on in public perception, reignited with the death of Amy Winehouse in 2011. Through interviews with people who knew them, such as music stars, critics, medical experts and unseen footage, the lives, music, and artistry of those who died at 27 are investigated with a bid to find answers.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Steve Blame
Self
Barney Hoskyns
Self
Chris Salewicz
Self
Dan Gillespie Sells
Self
Dylan Jones
Self
Keith Cameron
Self
Mick O'Shea
Self
Olly Alexander
Self
Paul Gambaccini
Self
Peter Jenner
Self
Tris Penna
Self
Ann Robinson
Self
Gary Numan
Self
Tom Robinson
Self
Brian Jones
Self (archive footage)
Jimi Hendrix
Self (archive footage)
Janis Joplin
Self (archive footage)
Jim Morrison
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 3, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Napier-Bell
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Napier-Bell
- Original Score
- Simon Napier-Bell
- Original Title
- 27: Gone Too Soon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Napier-Bell
Simon Napier-Bell
Simon Napier-Bell
J.P. Davidson, Joshua Marmaduke Hughes
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Napier-Bell
Writer
Simon Napier-Bell
Director
J.P. Davidson
Editor
Joshua Marmaduke Hughes
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 27: Gone Too Soon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 27: Gone Too Soon about?
Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison all died at the age of 27 between 1969 and 1971. At the time, the coincidence gave rise to some comment, but it was not until the death of Kurt Cobain, about two and a half decades later, that the idea of a "27 Club" began to catch on in public perception, reignited with the death of Amy Winehouse in 2011. Through interviews with people who knew them, such as music stars, critics, medical experts and unseen footage, the lives, music, and artistry of those who died at 27 are investigated with a bid to find answers.
Who directed 27: Gone Too Soon?
27: Gone Too Soon was directed by Simon Napier-Bell.
Who stars in 27: Gone Too Soon?
The principal cast of 27: Gone Too Soon includes Steve Blame, Barney Hoskyns, Chris Salewicz, Dan Gillespie Sells, Dylan Jones.
When was 27: Gone Too Soon released and how long is it?
27: Gone Too Soon was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for 27: Gone Too Soon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 27: Gone Too Soon was composed by Simon Napier-Bell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 27: Gone Too Soon?
27: Gone Too Soon holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).