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Amy

2015 · 128 min · Director: Asif Kapadia

Amy (2015) is a documentary, directed by Asif Kapadia. It stars Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 128-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.

What Amy Is About

Asif Kapadia's 2015 documentary covers Amy Winehouse's rise and death. Most of the footage comes from private archives. Fame increases the pressure. The film uses no narrator; the narrative moves only through image and sound recordings and questions the press and the people around her. It won the Academy Award for best documentary. The lyrics appear on screen. Her family objected to the picture the film gives. Who it's for: those who like music documentaries. Who it's not for: viewers sensitive about addiction and eating disorders; the film treats them directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amy about?

Asif Kapadia's 2015 documentary covers Amy Winehouse's rise and death. Most of the footage comes from private archives.

Where can I watch Amy?

Amy is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Amy?

Amy runs for 128 minutes (2h 8m).

When did Amy come out?

Amy was released in 2015.

Who directed Amy?

Amy was directed by Asif Kapadia.

Who stars in Amy?

Amy stars Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Tony Bennett, Pete Doherty.

What is Amy's rating?

Amy holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 78 out of 100.

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