The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel
A candid archival portrait of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ early Los Angeles years and the guitarist whose influence shaped the band beyond his death.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- gritty
- reflective
- elegiac
- music history viewing
- rock documentary night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Hillel Slovak appears through archive footage while interviews revisit the band's formative period.
The band's early guitarist Hillel Slovak is presented as a defining influence after his death in 1988.
Anthony Kiedis and Flea discuss the group's early evolution alongside other musicians and Hillel's brother.
The overview emphasizes the band's gritty formative years and startup period in Los Angeles.
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The Sparks Brothers
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George Harrison: Living in the Material World
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Movie Details
- Director
- Ben Feldman
- Release Date
- 2026-03-13
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (44)
Cast
- Hillel Slovak
- Anthony Kiedis
- Flea
- Alain Johannes
- Jack Irons
- James Slovak
- Gary Allen
- Addie Brik
- George Clinton
- Michael Beinhorn
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel about?
- A candid archival portrait of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ early Los Angeles years and the guitarist whose influence shaped the band beyond his death.
- What is The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel.
- Which films are like The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel?
- Films with a similar feel include The Sparks Brothers, George Harrison: Living in the Material World, and Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck.
- How long is The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel?
- The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel?
- In United States, The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
