The Punk Singer (2013): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Punk Singer is a 2013 documentary directed by Sini Anderson, starring Kathleen Hanna, Kim Gordon and Joan Jett. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $146,000 worldwide. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Sini Anderson
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sundance Selects
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Punk Singer About?
The premise of The Punk Singer without spoilers.
The film explores the life and career of Kathleen Hanna, the influential singer and songwriter behind the groundbreaking riot grrrl bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre. It examines her rise to prominence and the cultural impact of her outspoken feminist lyrics and activism. When she abruptly stopped performing in 2005, the documentary investigates the reasons behind her decision to step away from the spotlight and the effect it had on her fans and the music scene.
The Punk Singer Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- riot grrl
- lyme disease
- feminism
- music documentary
- biographical documentary
- punk band
- punk
- female singer
- lyrics
- rock 'n' roll
- body politics
- reference to bikini kill
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- punk rock music
- olympia washington
- washington state
- female protagonist
- female musician
- band
- f rated
- rock singer
- female rocker
- rock song
- retrospective
- reference to kurt cobain
- punk rock
The Punk Singer Cast
Kathleen Hanna leads the cast, with Kim Gordon and Joan Jett. Directed by Sini Anderson; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sini Anderson
The Punk Singer Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Punk Singer 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 83%
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 72% User score
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Letterboxd 3.9 /5
89 ratings
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Movie Insider 1.0 /5
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The Punk Singer Box Office
The Punk Singer grossed $146,000 worldwide. $122,742 came from the US and Canada and $23,258 (16%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$146K
- US & Canada
- $122.7K
- International
- $23.3K
The Punk Singer Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Punk Singer.
The Punk Singer Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Панк-певица” and “Punksångaren Kathleen Hanna”.
- Also known as
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- Панк-певица
- Punksångaren Kathleen Hanna
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Punk Voyage, The Punk Rock Movie and Punking Out.
The Punk Singer FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Punk Singer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Punk Singer?
The Punk Singer runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Punk Singer released?
The Punk Singer was released on November 29, 2013.
Who directed The Punk Singer?
The Punk Singer was directed by Sini Anderson.
Who is in the cast of The Punk Singer?
The Punk Singer stars Kathleen Hanna, Kim Gordon and Joan Jett, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Punk Singer make at the box office?
The Punk Singer grossed $146,000 worldwide ($122,742 domestic, $23,258 international).
How is The Punk Singer rated?
The Punk Singer has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Does The Punk Singer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Punk Singer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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