Zappa
With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life and career of enigmatic groundbreaking rock star Frank Zappa. Alex also utilizes in this picture thousands of hours of painstakingly digitized videos, photos, audio, writing, and everything in between from Zappa's private archives. These chronicles have never been brought to a public audience before, until now.
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Streaming now in the United States on Philo, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Official Trailer
Alex Winter on Zappa | Interview | Altitude Films
PFF29 Q&A | ZAPPA
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Frequently asked questions about Zappa
Where can I watch Zappa in the United States?
Zappa is available to stream on Philo, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Zappa for free?
Zappa streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Zappa?
Zappa scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Zappa?
Zappa stars Frank Zappa, Mike Keneally, Pamela Des Barres, Lonnie Lardner, and Patrice Zappa. Alex Winter is the director.
How long is Zappa?
Zappa runs 2h 9m (129 minutes).
When did Zappa come out?
Zappa was released on November 27, 2020.
Which studio made Zappa?
Zappa was produced by Trouper Productions, Zipper Bros Films, and Altitude Film Entertainment in the United States and the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for Zappa?
Zappa was made on a budget of $1,126,036.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.