Foo Fighters: Back and Forth
A candid, energetic rockumentary follows Foo Fighters from post-Nirvana beginnings to the making of Wasting Light.
Overview
A deep dive into the rise of a rock legend, showcasing the journey of a band that transformed the music scene.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- energetic
- candid
- nostalgic
- concert night
- music discovery
What critics said
Critics broadly regard the film as an energetic and emotionally candid account of Foo Fighters' sixteen-year evolution, especially rewarding for committed fans.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film surveys sixteen years of Foo Fighters history from Dave Grohl's early demos through the making of Wasting Light.
Interviews and archival material examine the band's changing lineup, internal challenges, and continued rise after Nirvana.
Dave Grohl, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, and Bob Mould recount the band's history on camera.
The film uses archive footage, interview material, demo history, and concert footage to create a multimedia band portrait.
Films like Foo Fighters: Back and Forth, and why
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years
music documentary focused on a major rock band's history, creative process, and performances
Gimme Shelter
rockumentary combining archival footage, interviews, band mythology, and concert energy
Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
artist-centered music documentary tracing a band's evolution through interviews and performance footage
Movie Details
- Director
- James Moll
- Release Date
- 2011-04-05
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (122)
Cast
- Dave Grohl
- Chris Shiflett
- Pat Smear
- Taylor Hawkins
- Nate Mendel
- Bob Mould
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Foo Fighters: Back and Forth about?
- A candid, energetic rockumentary follows Foo Fighters from post-Nirvana beginnings to the making of Wasting Light.
- What is Foo Fighters: Back and Forth like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Foo Fighters: Back and Forth as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Foo Fighters: Back and Forth violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Foo Fighters: Back and Forth.
- What did critics think of Foo Fighters: Back and Forth?
- Critics broadly regard the film as an energetic and emotionally candid account of Foo Fighters' sixteen-year evolution, especially rewarding for committed fans.
- Which films are like Foo Fighters: Back and Forth?
- Films with a similar feel include The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years, Gimme Shelter, and Metallica: Some Kind of Monster.
- How long is Foo Fighters: Back and Forth?
- Foo Fighters: Back and Forth runs 101 minutes.
- Where can I watch Foo Fighters: Back and Forth?
- In United States, Foo Fighters: Back and Forth streams on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel.
