Gimme Danger (2016)
84%RT Audience Score: 70%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 4 nominations
Its infectious enthusiasm for its subjects – and Iggy Pop’s ingratiating presence – more than make up for the effortlessly entertaining Gimme Danger’s relative lack of context or depth
Gimme Danger is a rockin’ documentary that’ll make you want to throw on some leather pants and start a band. Iggy Pop is the ultimate cool guy, and Jarmusch does a great job of showing us why. Sure, it’s a bit conventional, but who cares when you’re watching the greatest band of all time tear it up on stage? Plus, the archival footage and classic cinema clips are a nice touch. Overall, it’s a solid tribute to true outsiders and a must-watch for any music lover.
Production Company(ies)
Walter Shenson Films, Proscenium Films,
Distributor
Amazon Studios, Magnolia Pictures
Release Type
Streaming, Streaming (Prime Video), Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated R for drug content and language
Year of Release
2016
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.78 : 1
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Runtime:1h 48m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Oct 28, 2016 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 31, 2017
Genre(s)
Documentary/Music
Keyword(s)
documentary, music, Jim Jarmusch, Iggy Pop, James Williamson, Steve Mackay, Mike Watt, Danny Fields, Ron Asheton, José Ibáñez, Carter Logan, Fernando Sulichin, R rating, Amazon Studios, Magnolia Pictures, box office, budget, reviewed by Judy Berman, Stephen Romei, Donald Clarke, Danny Leigh, Jake Wilson, Wendy Ide, James Luxford, Matt Wilkinson, David Bax, David Lamble, Jorge Loser, Michael J Casey, punk, alternative rock, The Stooges, emerging from Ann Arbor, Mich., countercultural revolution, rock ‘n’ roll, blues, R&B, free jazz, punk and alternative rock, documentary presents the context of The Stooges’ emergence, drug content, language, English, limited release, streaming, subscription
Worldwide gross: $950,040
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,170,923
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,558
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 127,691
US/Canada gross: $440,627
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $543,072
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,306
US/Canada opening weekend: $44,725
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $55,123
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,176
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
James Williamson – Self
Steve Mackay – Self
Mike Watt – Self
Danny Fields – Self
Ron Asheton – Self
Director(s)
Jim Jarmusch
Writer(s)
Jim Jarmusch
Producer(s)
José Ibáñez, Carter Logan, Fernando Sulichin
Film Festivals
Cannes, Toronto
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 4 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (112) | Top Critics (39) | Fresh (106) | Rotten (6)
… by getting Iggy to talk about his art rather than his antics, Jarmusch performs the delicate feat of elucidating a beloved rock’n’roll persona without exploding it.
September 21, 2017
Judy Berman
Pitchfork
TOP CRITIC
Iggy is the star of the show. He comes across, still lean and long-haired and handsome (and almost fully clothed), as intelligent, caring — and still vexed by what he sees as the corporate corruption of rock ‘n’ roll in the 70s.
January 6, 2017 | Rating: 3/5
Stephen Romei
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
Without breaking many rules, Gimme Danger honours these admirable rule-breakers.
December 27, 2016 | Rating: 4/5
Donald Clarke
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
The director is a little too thrilled to be in the room with his hero, and real revelation is scarce. Still, we get that mega-clang.
December 27, 2016 | Rating: 3/5
Danny Leigh
Financial Times
TOP CRITIC
On balance, this is mostly for fans — and even they may feel some of the mixed emotions that arise whenever a one-time rebel is ushered into the hall of fame.
December 23, 2016 | Rating: 2.5/5
Jake Wilson
The Age (Australia)
TOP CRITIC
With this punchy documentary, Jim Jarmusch makes a fairly persuasive case that the Stooges, fronted by snake-hipped rock legend Iggy Pop, were the greatest band of all time.
November 20, 2016 | Rating: 3/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
A slightly corny ending takes some of the shine off the rebellious message, but Gimme Danger is nonetheless a solid tribute to true outsiders.
February 18, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
James Luxford
City AM
A loving tribute to one of America’s most influential bands…
April 23, 2021 | Rating: 3/5
Matt Wilkinson
NME
It’s a letdown that a singular director like Jarmusch has produced such a conventional film. In its totality, though, it’s still better than most movies of its kind because he never forgets to foreground the unique individuality of his subjects…
January 4, 2021
David Bax
Battleship Pretension
The real reason for shelling out for this one… is Iggy’s unique gift for gab, and his impressive physical state.
June 9, 2020
David Lamble
Bay Area Reporter
Other highly appreciable dynamic elements are the photographic inserts, archival material, classic cinema and educational reels from the fifties used in a montage. [Full Review in Spanish]
August 20, 2019
Jorge Loser
Espinof
A comprehensive picture of Detroit in the late 1960s and the impoverished roots that frontman Iggy Pop (born James Osterberg) and his mates – Dave Alexander on bass, Scott Asheton behind the drums and his brother Ron on guitar – came from.
August 5, 2019
Michael J. Casey
Boulder Weekly…
Plot
An in-depth look at legendary punk band The Stooges.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The documentary features interviews with surviving members of The Stooges, including Iggy Pop, James Williamson, Steve Mackay, and Mike Watt.
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