Sound City(2013)
That board. That room. That is Sound City.
Sound City Synopsis
The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed 'people that have no place' in music to become stars. It follows former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter David Grohl as he attempts to resurrect the studio back to former glories.
Sound City (2013) is a music and documentary film directed by Dave Grohl, released on January 18, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Dave Grohl, Trent Reznor, Tom Petty and Mick Fleetwood. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 252 ratings.
- Director:
- Dave Grohl
- Writers:
- Mark Monroe
- Producers:
- Dave Grohl, James A. Rota, John Ramsay
- Cinematographer:
- Kenny Stoff
- Production:
- Roswell Films, Therapy Content, Gravitas Ventures, Diamond Docs
- Status:
- Released
Sound City (2013) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sound City before you stream it.
Sound City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dave Grohl
as Self
Trent Reznor
as Self
Tom Petty
as Self
Mick Fleetwood
as Self
John Fogerty
as Self
Rivers Cuomo
as Self
Taylor Hawkins
as Self
Barry Manilow
as Self
Stevie Nicks
as Self
Krist Novoselic
as Self
Rick Rubin
as Self
Rick Springfield
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Dave Grohl, written by Mark Monroe, produced by Dave Grohl, James A. Rota and John Ramsay.
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Sound City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 252 ratings.
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Sound City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sound City online?
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Sound City (2013) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sound City?
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The main cast of Sound City (2013) includes Dave Grohl, Trent Reznor, Tom Petty, Mick Fleetwood and John Fogerty. The film was directed by Dave Grohl. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sound City released?
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Sound City was released on January 18, 2013 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Sound City worth watching?
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Sound City (2013) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 252 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sound City?
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Yes. The official Sound City trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.