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Beastie Boys Story

  • 2020
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
8.5K
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Mike D, Adam Horovitz, Adam Yauch, and Beastie Boys in Beastie Boys Story (2020)
Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz tell you an intimate, personal story of their band and 40 years of friendship in this live documentary experience directed by their longtime friend and collaborator and former hall monitor, Spike Jonze.
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Here's a little story they're about to tell... Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the band, Beastie Boys, and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience direct... Read allHere's a little story they're about to tell... Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the band, Beastie Boys, and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend and collaborator, Spike Jonze.Here's a little story they're about to tell... Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the band, Beastie Boys, and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend and collaborator, Spike Jonze.

  • Director
    • Spike Jonze
  • Writers
    • Adam Horovitz
    • Spike Jonze
    • Mike D
  • Stars
    • Beastie Boys
    • Mike D
    • Adam Horovitz
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    8.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Spike Jonze
    • Writers
      • Adam Horovitz
      • Spike Jonze
      • Mike D
    • Stars
      • Beastie Boys
      • Mike D
      • Adam Horovitz
    • 53User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 12 nominations total

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    • Director
      • Spike Jonze
    • Writers
      • Adam Horovitz
      • Spike Jonze
      • Mike D
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    10vaudeville1980

    A must see for fans and sorta-fans

    I'm glad I caught this documentary/live show on Apple TV. My eyes have definitely been opened and I see the Beastie Boys in a whole new light.

    Literally had tears in my eyes from the laughs and the stories about Yauch. What a class act he was - all of them actually. Stellar job Spike Jonze!
    9DukeEman

    Yale Yauch...

    Mike and Adam get on stage and tell it like it is, with the help of the creative genius, Spike Jonze. Never a dull moment as they go back to the roots and reveal all in a Bestie Boys sort of way. Filled with humour, intelligence, emotions, but most of all, MUSIC! Most importantly is the relationship all three had. It was a very tight bond and this stage show really highlights that with paying tribute and respects to the legendary Yauch...
    7nigelmacdonald-97173

    Grown up nostalgia trip.

    Although this made me feel really old, I liked that the remaining members acted their age and didn't embarrass themselves by pretending to be 22 again. This was a genuine attempt to be honest and tell an amazing story with humour and emotion. The music will always sound fresh and original. It also seems to serve as a tribute to Adam Yauch and its obvious how much he was pivotal to the bands creation.
    10betofranca

    An absolute must see

    As my colleague said earlier, this is for Beastie Boys fans and for not so much fans, this is their story, with insights from the genius people that make Beastie Boys one of the greatest bands ever!
    10iheartson-55966

    Heartwarming, moving & unpretentious

    Beastie Boys was a MAJOR part of my childhood and early teenage years, this documentary brought back many great memories. So many great photos and great clips, charmingly narrated and super entertaining. I guess its fair to say that Adam Yauch was somewhat of a pioneer for the DIY / creative director / designer thing in hiphop found in current acts like A$AP Ferg etc. Admirable how they stayed at it and stayed friends through all the years while making great music and challenging themselves and exploring their sound all along. 10/10

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    • Trivia
      This movie is based on the book, "Beastie Boys Book" written by Adam Horovitz and Mike D. They both appear in the movie as narrators.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 2020 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Auntie Jackie Poom Poom Delicious
      Written by Mike D, Adam Horovitz, Adam Yauch and Money Mark
      Performed by Beastie Boys

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    • Release date
      • April 24, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Історія Beastie Boys
    • Filming locations
      • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA(Kings Theater)
    • Production companies
      • Fresh Bread
      • Oscilloscope
      • Polygram
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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