Bowie: The Final Act(2025)
Bowie: The Final Act Synopsis
The final creative chapter of one of music’s most iconic artists. Featuring rare interviews with those who knew and worked alongside Bowie as well as famous fans and figures who have been inspired by his artistry, the film will uncover the strategy behind Bowie’s artistic resurrection and the inexhaustible extraordinary creativity that defined his final decade, in which he released his critically acclaimed album Blackstar just two days before he died. This was an emergence from the turbulence of the 1990s, when Bowie had found himself at odds with a changing industry but pushed on to headline Glastonbury in 2000.
Bowie: The Final Act (2025) is a documentary and music film directed by Jonathan Stiasny, released on December 26, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars David Bowie, Mike Garson, Gary Kemp and Earl Slick. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Stiasny
- Writers:
- Jonathan Stiasny
- Producers:
- Dan Hall
- Production:
- Dogwoof, Channel 4 Television, Rogan Productions, WDR, BR, ARTE, DR, NTR
- Status:
- Released
Bowie: The Final Act (2025) Trailer
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Bowie: The Final Act Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Bowie
as Self (archive footage)
Mike Garson
as Self
Gary Kemp
as Self
Earl Slick
as Self
Goldie
as Self
Chris Hadfield
as Self
Hanif Kureishi
as Self
Reeves Gabrels
as Self
George H. W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
Jeremy Paxman
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Stiasny, written by Jonathan Stiasny, produced by Dan Hall.
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Bowie: The Final Act Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 18 ratings.
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Bowie: The Final Act – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bowie: The Final Act online?
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Bowie: The Final Act (2025) 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 Bowie: The Final Act?
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The main cast of Bowie: The Final Act (2025) includes David Bowie, Mike Garson, Gary Kemp, Earl Slick and Goldie. The film was directed by Jonathan Stiasny. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bowie: The Final Act released?
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Bowie: The Final Act was released on December 26, 2025 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Bowie: The Final Act worth watching?
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Bowie: The Final Act (2025) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 18 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.
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