End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
An archival and candid portrait of the Ramones as underground misfits who transformed raw New York punk into a lasting global movement.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- energetic
- raw
- candid
- punk music night
- rock history deep dive
What critics said
Critics broadly regard the documentary as an energetic, affectionate, and compelling account of the Ramones' influence and turbulent history.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Ramones' history and internal dynamics emerge through interviews with multiple surviving members and associated figures.
The film emphasizes the band's enduring impact despite never reaching the top of the Billboard charts.
The story foregrounds the Ramones' origins in the seedy Bowery bar scene and the rawness of their early performances.
The band's touring connects New York punk to disenfranchised audiences across the United States and around the world.
Films like End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones, and why
The Filth and the Fury
music documentary portrait of a highly influential band and its cultural legacy
Gimme Shelter
archival rock documentary focused on band history, personalities, and artistic influence
American Hardcore
energetic music documentary about punk performance, subculture, and outsider identity
Movie Details
- Directors
- Michael Gramaglia, Jim Fields
- Release Date
- 2003-01-19
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (63)
Cast
- Marky Ramone
- Johnny Ramone
- Dee Dee Ramone
- Tommy Ramone
- Joey Ramone
- Richie Ramone
- Rick Rubin
- Chris Stein
- Debbie Harry
- Hilly Kristal
Common questions
- What is End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones about?
- An archival and candid portrait of the Ramones as underground misfits who transformed raw New York punk into a lasting global movement.
- What is End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones.
- What did critics think of End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones?
- Critics broadly regard the documentary as an energetic, affectionate, and compelling account of the Ramones' influence and turbulent history.
- Which films are like End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones?
- Films with a similar feel include The Filth and the Fury, Gimme Shelter, and American Hardcore.
- How long is End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones?
- End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones runs 110 minutes.
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