How Did We Get Here?
Synopsis
Seán McLoughlin was a lonely kid in rural Ireland. Now, he’s Jacksepticeye, one of the world’s biggest YouTube stars. When he embarks on his first world tour, Seán contemplates his journey, his upbringing, and the nature of modern online celebrity and fandom as he meets the people across the world who changed his life and whose lives he’s changed with his videos and the community they’ve built.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-10
Top Cast
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Seán McLoughlin
Self
Brent Lilley
Self
Justin Tracey
Self
JP Hassen
Self
Vernon Shaw
Self
Malcolm McLoughlin
Self
Arin Hanson
Self
Florrie McLoughlin
Self
Simon McLoughlin
Self
Susan McLoughlin
Self
Alice Torkar
Self
Matt Ottley
Self
Dominik Prosser
Self
Martin Schütz
Self
Stella Young
Self
Ryan Reynolds
Self (archive footage)
Jack Black
Self (archive footage)
Karen Gillan
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Moment House
Festival / Special Debut
March 15, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tucker Prescott
- Original Score
- Kellen, Kique
- Original Title
- How Did We Get Here?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Real Good Touring, Shout! Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tucker Prescott
Kellen, Kique
Tucker Prescott
Lisa Hendricks, Tucker Prescott
Arin Hanson, Brent Lilley, Seán McLoughlin
Department Leadership Roster
Tucker Prescott
Director
Lisa Hendricks
Editor
Brent Lilley
Producer
Tucker Prescott
Editor
Tucker Prescott
Director of Photography
Seán McLoughlin
Producer
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What is How Did We Get Here? about?
Seán McLoughlin was a lonely kid in rural Ireland. Now, he’s Jacksepticeye, one of the world’s biggest YouTube stars. When he embarks on his first world tour, Seán contemplates his journey, his upbringing, and the nature of modern online celebrity and fandom as he meets the people across the world who changed his life and whose lives he’s changed with his videos and the community they’ve built.
Who directed How Did We Get Here??
How Did We Get Here? was directed by Tucker Prescott.
Who stars in How Did We Get Here??
The principal cast of How Did We Get Here? includes Seán McLoughlin, Brent Lilley, Justin Tracey, JP Hassen, Vernon Shaw.
When was How Did We Get Here? released and how long is it?
How Did We Get Here? was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for How Did We Get Here??
The original motion picture soundtrack for How Did We Get Here? was composed by Kellen, Kique.