Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream(2007)
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream Synopsis
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich and packed with rare concert footage and home movies, this documentary explores the history of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, including Petty's famous collaborations and notorious clashes with the record industry. Interviews with musical luminaries including Jackson Browne, George Harrison, Eddie Vedder, Roger McGuinn, Jeff Lynne, Dave Stewart and Petty himself shed some revelatory vision.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream (2007) is a documentary and music film directed by Peter Bogdanovich, released on October 14, 2007 with a runtime of 3h 59m. It stars Tom Petty, Ron Blair, Mike Campbell and George Drakoulias. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Bogdanovich
- Producers:
- Skot Bright
- Cinematographer:
- Ted Hayash
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Petty
as Self
Ron Blair
as Self
Mike Campbell
as Self
George Drakoulias
as Self
Johnny Cash
as Self (archive footage)
Bob Dylan
as Self
George Harrison
as Self (archive footage)
Roy Orbison
as Self (archive footage)
Rick Rubin
as Self
Ringo Starr
as Self
Jeff Lynne
as Self
Stevie Nicks
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich, produced by Skot Bright.
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 30 ratings.
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream online?
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream (2007) is available to stream on History Vault and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream?
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The main cast of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream (2007) includes Tom Petty, Ron Blair, Mike Campbell, George Drakoulias and Johnny Cash. The film was directed by Peter Bogdanovich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream released?
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream was released on October 14, 2007 and runs for 3h 59m.
Is Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream worth watching?
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream (2007) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 30 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.