We Want the Funk!(2025)
We Want the Funk! Synopsis
Stanley Nelson's syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from early roots to 1970s urban funk and beyond.
We Want the Funk! (2025) is a documentary and music film directed by Stanley Nelson, released on April 8, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Nona Hendryx, Questlove, George Clinton and Fred Wesley. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Stanley Nelson
- Production:
- Firelight Films, ITVS, PBS, BBC, ARTE GEIE
- Status:
- Released
We Want the Funk! (2025) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for We Want the Funk! before you stream it.
We Want the Funk! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nona Hendryx
as Self
Questlove
as Self
George Clinton
as Self
Fred Wesley
as Self
Marcus Miller
as Self
David Byrne
as Self
Todd Boyd
as Self
- Rickey Vincent
Rickey Vincent
as Self
- Ytasha L. Womack
Ytasha L. Womack
as Self
- Miles Marshall Lewis
Miles Marshall Lewis
as Self
- Donna Murch
Donna Murch
as Self
- De Angela L. Duff
De Angela L. Duff
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Stanley Nelson.
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We Want the Funk! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 17 ratings.
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We Want the Funk! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch We Want the Funk! online?
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We Want the Funk! (2025) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in We Want the Funk!?
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The main cast of We Want the Funk! (2025) includes Nona Hendryx, Questlove, George Clinton, Fred Wesley and Marcus Miller. The film was directed by Stanley Nelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was We Want the Funk! released?
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We Want the Funk! was released on April 8, 2025 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is We Want the Funk! worth watching?
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We Want the Funk! (2025) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for We Want the Funk!?
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Yes. The official We Want the Funk! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.