End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones (2004)
96%RT Audience Score: 94%
Awards & Nominations: 4 wins & 9 nominations
End of the Century is a punk rock documentary that is as exhilarating as it is informative. The film takes a comprehensive look at the rise of the Ramones, a band that became legendary without the typical stardom that usually accompanies fame. The revelations in the film may even deepen your appreciation for the music, as it’s incredible that so much dumb fun was generated out of such pain. The film does a fine job explaining the band’s importance without airbrushing their foibles, making it necessary viewing for any music fan. It’s a deliriously musical portrait of a band that was too tough to die, and one that will leave you feeling both entertained and enlightened.
If you’re looking for a documentary that’s as punk as the band it’s about, End of the Century is it. This film is a wild ride through the history of The Ramones, complete with interviews from the band members themselves and those who knew them best. You’ll learn about their rise to fame, their struggles with addiction, and their impact on the music industry. And if you’re not a fan of punk music, don’t worry – this movie is so entertaining, you’ll be singing “Hey Ho, Let’s Go” by the end of it.
Production Company(ies)
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Unrated
Year of Release
2019
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:2.00 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):Spanish, Catalan
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 19, 2003 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 15, 2005
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: $103,047
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $119,066
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 3,011
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 12,984
US/Canada gross: $66,309
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $76,617
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,699
US/Canada opening weekend: $10,063
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $11,627
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,674
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Jim Fields – Director
Jim Fields – Producer
Michael Gramaglia – Producer
David Bowles – Cinematographer
Jim Fields – Cinematographer
Director(s)
Michael Gramaglia, Jim Fields
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Jim Fields, Michael Gramaglia
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
4 wins & 9 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (62) | Top Critics (31) | Fresh (59) | Rotten (3)
August 14, 2007 | Rating: 4/4
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
An exhilaratingly brilliant film about the rise and rise of the punk band that was too tough to die.
December 21, 2004 | Rating: 4/5
Jamie Russell
BBC.com
TOP CRITIC
A deliriously musical portrait of a band that became famous and legendary without the headlining stardom that usually accompanies that.
December 17, 2004 | Rating: 4/5
Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel
TOP CRITIC
A comprehensive look at the punk pioneers that never wears out its welcome.
November 19, 2004 | Rating: 3/4
Bruce Westbrook
Houston Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
The revelations may even deepen your appreciation for the music — it’s incredible that so much dumb fun was generated out of such pain.
November 12, 2004 | Rating: 3/4
Jason Anderson
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
A film that does a fine job explaining their importance without airbrushing their foibles.
November 4, 2004 | Rating: A-
Chris Vognar
Dallas Morning News
TOP CRITIC
Stellar docu on influential punk band; talk of drugs, drink.
July 20, 2012 | Rating: 5/5
Brian Costello
Common Sense Media
Everything you want to know about the Ramones, as told by many of the people who were there to remember.
June 21, 2007 | Rating: B
Jason Gorber
Film Scouts
Necessary viewing for any music fan.
July 13, 2005 | Rating: 4/5
Jim Agnew
Film Threat
an extensive, bittersweet scrapbook… (that) pays tribute to both the band’s punky, never-say-die spirit and to the hard-driving, often exhilarating music they created.
February 5, 2005
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette
Rise and fall of punk rock pioneers
January 27, 2005
Louis Proyect
rec.arts.movies.reviews
One of the most appealing themes running through this rock-doc is the admission by all concerned that The Ramones were never great musicians and never needed to be.
January 7, 2005
Urban Cinefile Critics
Urban Cinefile…
Plot
“End of the Century” is a documentary that follows the rise of punk band The Ramones from their earliest gigs in the 1970s to their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, featuring rare archive concert footage and candid interviews with the band members.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary features candid interviews with the band members of The Ramones.
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