Coastal
Neil Young transforms a coastal solo tour into an intimate, visually striking showcase for rare songs and enduring musicianship.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- intimate
- nostalgic
- uplifting
- concert night
- music appreciation
What critics said
Aggregate scores indicate a mixed critical reception, with audience response more favorable than the Metascore.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Neil Young performs a solo tour in stunning theaters rather than within a conventional arena-concert format.
The tour is specifically described as featuring rare Neil Young songs.
The film highlights the theaters as a major part of the experience alongside Young's performances.
Neil Young appears as himself while presenting a solo tour rooted in his long musical career.
Films like Coastal, and why
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
shared intimate live-performance focus, singer-songwriter intimacy, and concert-documentary form
Stop Making Sense
shared emphasis on carefully staged live music, distinctive performance spaces, and musical immersion
The Last Waltz
shared touring-musician perspective, ensemble musical culture, and reflective rock-documentary atmosphere
Movie Details
- Director
- Daryl Hannah
- Release Date
- 2025-04-17
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 0.0 / 10
Cast
- Neil Young
- Daryl Hannah
- Jerry Don Burden
- Ben Young
- Lukas Nelson
- Joni Mitchell
Common questions
- What is Coastal about?
- Neil Young transforms a coastal solo tour into an intimate, visually striking showcase for rare songs and enduring musicianship.
- What is Coastal like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Coastal as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Coastal violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Coastal.
- What did critics think of Coastal?
- Aggregate scores indicate a mixed critical reception, with audience response more favorable than the Metascore.
- Which films are like Coastal?
- Films with a similar feel include Neil Young: Heart of Gold, Stop Making Sense, and The Last Waltz.
- How long is Coastal?
- Coastal runs 106 minutes.
