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Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf (2024): Cast & Ratings

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Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf is a 2024 music documentary directed by Oliver Schwehm, starring Alice Cooper, Jello Biafra and Cameron Crowe. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes. IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.

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Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Oliver Schwehm
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf About?

The premise of Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf without spoilers.

Steppenwolf remains one of rock music's most legendary and enigmatic bands. Existing on the edge of mainstream and psychedelic rock, their iconic song "Born to Be Wild" became a defining anthem for a generation. Their powerful, hard-driving sound challenged the prevailing “Summer of Love” ethos and marked a shift away from the hippie era. Notably, Steppenwolf were the first band to incorporate the term "heavy metal" into their lyrics, solidifying their place in music history.

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Cast & crew

Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf Cast

Alice Cooper leads the cast, with Jello Biafra and Cameron Crowe. Directed by Oliver Schwehm; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Oliver Schwehm

More films directed by Oliver Schwehm: Milli Vanilli: From Fame to Shame, Cinema Perverso, Arno Schmidt - Mein Herz gehört dem Kopf and German Grusel.

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Ratings

Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf 7.0/10.

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Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf Trailers & Videos

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Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf?

Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf released?

Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf was released on July 2, 2024.

Who directed Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf?

Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf was directed by Oliver Schwehm.

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Who is in the cast of Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf?

Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf stars Alice Cooper, Jello Biafra and Cameron Crowe, among 10 credited actors.

How is Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf rated?

Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf has 7.0/10 on IMDb and 72% on TMDB.

Does Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf have a post-credit scene?

No. Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf in?

The original language of Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf is German.

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