David Bowie: The Last Five Years
In the last five years of his life, David Bowie ended nearly a decade of silence to engage in an extraordinary burst of activity, producing two groundbreaking albums and a musical. David Bowie: The Last Five Years explores this unexpected end to a remarkable career. Made with remarkable access, Francis Whately’s documentary is a revelatory follow-up to his acclaimed 2013 documentary David Bowie: Five Years, which chronicled Bowie’s golden ‘70s and early-‘80s period.
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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max.
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Where can I watch David Bowie: The Last Five Years in the United States?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years is available to stream on HBO Max in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is David Bowie: The Last Five Years on HBO Max?
Yes. David Bowie: The Last Five Years is streaming on HBO Max in the United States.
Can I watch David Bowie: The Last Five Years for free?
Not free in the United States right now. David Bowie: The Last Five Years needs a subscription to HBO Max.
What are the ratings for David Bowie: The Last Five Years?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years scores 7.1 on The Movie Database, 7.5 on IMDb, and 81 on Metacritic.
Who stars in David Bowie: The Last Five Years?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years stars David Bowie, Michael C. Hall, Toni Basil, Tony Visconti, and Gail Ann Dorsey. Francis Whately is the director.
How long is David Bowie: The Last Five Years?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years runs 1h 30m (90 minutes).
When did David Bowie: The Last Five Years come out?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years was released on January 7, 2017.
Which studio made David Bowie: The Last Five Years?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years was produced by BBC Film in the United Kingdom.
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