Kill Your Idols (2006): Ratings
Kill Your Idols is a 2006 music documentary directed by Scott Crary. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes. Critics gave it 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Director
- Scott Crary
- Genres
- Music , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Palm Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kill Your Idols About?
The premise of Kill Your Idols without spoilers.
This documentary explores the vibrant No Wave music scene of 1980s New York City, revisiting the movement's origins and lasting impact. Pioneers such as Glenn Branca, Suicide, and Sonic Youth recount their experiences, with concert footage interwoven with candid interviews. The film also examines the continuing influence of No Wave through contemporary bands like Liars, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Gogol Bordello, showcasing how this innovative sound continues to inspire musicians today.
Kill Your Idols Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- rock 'n' roll
- bohemia
- artist
- independent music
- alternative music
- punk
- punk rock
- punk music
- performance
- opinion
- no wave
- musician
+2 more Show fewer
- interview
- band
The Director of Kill Your Idols
Directed by Scott Crary.
- Director Scott Crary
Kill Your Idols Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Kill Your Idols 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 38% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 49%
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 78% User score
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Kill Your Idols FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Kill Your Idols, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kill Your Idols?
Kill Your Idols runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Kill Your Idols released?
Kill Your Idols was released on July 7, 2006.
Who directed Kill Your Idols?
Kill Your Idols was directed by Scott Crary.
How is Kill Your Idols rated?
Kill Your Idols has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
Does Kill Your Idols have a post-credit scene?
No. Kill Your Idols has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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