Beastie Boys Story
“Here's a little story they've got to tell.”
Synopsis
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-12
Top Cast
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Michael Diamond
Self
Adam Horovitz
Self
Adam Yauch
Self (archive footage)
Ben Stiller
Self
Steve Buscemi
Self
David Cross
Self
Michael Kenneth Williams
Self
Afrika Bambaataa
Self (archive footage)
John Berry
Self (archive footage)
Kurtis Blow
Self (archive footage)
Mario Caldato Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Dick Clark
Self (archive footage)
Don Cornelius
Self (archive footage)
Adam Curry
Self (archive footage)
Tenzin Gyatso
Self (archive footage)
Matt Dike
Self (archive footage)
Karen Duffy
Self (archive footage)
Michael Simpson
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spike Jonze
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Horovitz, Spike Jonze, Michael Diamond
- Original Title
- Beastie Boys Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Bread, Pulse Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Oscilloscope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spike Jonze
Adam Horovitz, Spike Jonze, Michael Diamond
Autumn Durald Arkapaw
Jeff Buchanan, Zoe Schack
John Silva, Jason Baum, Amanda Adelson, Spike Jonze, Michele Anthony
Department Leadership Roster
Spike Jonze
Director
Jason Baum
Producer
Amanda Adelson
Producer
Spike Jonze
Producer
Adam Horovitz
Writer
Spike Jonze
Writer
Michael Diamond
Writer
Autumn Durald Arkapaw
Director of Photography
Jeff Buchanan
Editor
Zoe Schack
Editor
Sam Lisenco
Production Design
Chad Knorr
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beastie Boys Story
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What is Beastie Boys Story about?
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.
Who directed Beastie Boys Story?
Beastie Boys Story was directed by Spike Jonze.
Who stars in Beastie Boys Story?
The principal cast of Beastie Boys Story includes Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, Adam Yauch, Ben Stiller, Steve Buscemi.
When was Beastie Boys Story released and how long is it?
Beastie Boys Story was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beastie Boys Story?
Beastie Boys Story holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).