Supersonic
An energetic archival portrait of Oasis's explosive rise, powered by music, Manchester roots, and the Gallagher brothers' combustible rivalry.
Overview
Dive into the electrifying rise of a legendary band that defined a generation.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- visceral
- witty
- celebratory
- concert film night
- music history viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the documentary stirring and insightful about Oasis's early years and the Gallagher brothers while noting its narrow scope and lack of depth.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Interviews and archival material foreground the turbulent relationship between Noel and Liam Gallagher.
The narrative tracks Oasis from basement rehearsals in Manchester to their landmark Knebworth performances.
The film frames Oasis's early success within 1990s British rock culture and the band's symbolic place in Britpop.
Concert footage, historical material, and candid participant testimony create a visceral account of the band's breakthrough years.
Films like Supersonic, and why
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years
music documentary centered on a band's rise, creative identity, and volatile interpersonal dynamics
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
archival rock documentary combining performance footage, candid interviews, and the emotional cost of musical fame
Shine a Light
intimate, energetic music documentary about artistic ambition, band mythology, and internal conflict
Movie Details
- Director
- Mat Whitecross
- Release Date
- 2016-10-02
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (251)
Cast
- Noel Gallagher
- Liam Gallagher
- Paul Arthurs
- Paul Gallagher
- Peggy Gallagher
- Tony McCarroll
- Alan McGee
- Christine Biller
- Debbie Turner
- Paolo Hewitt
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Supersonic about?
- An energetic archival portrait of Oasis's explosive rise, powered by music, Manchester roots, and the Gallagher brothers' combustible rivalry.
- What is Supersonic like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Supersonic as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Supersonic violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Supersonic.
- What did critics think of Supersonic?
- Critics broadly found the documentary stirring and insightful about Oasis's early years and the Gallagher brothers while noting its narrow scope and lack of depth.
- Which films are like Supersonic?
- Films with a similar feel include The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years, George Harrison: Living in the Material World, and Shine a Light.
- How long is Supersonic?
- Supersonic runs 117 minutes.
- Where can I watch Supersonic?
- In United States, Supersonic is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
