Hype! (1996)
Overview
This documentary examines the Seattle scene as it became the focus of a merging of punk rock, heavy metal, and innovation. Building from the grass roots, self-promoted and self-recorded until break-out success of bands like Nirvana brought the record industry to the Pacific Northwest, a phenomenon was born.
Where to watch Hype!
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Shout! Factory | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Plex | — | — |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex | — | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Ireland | Plex | — | — |
| New Zealand | Plex | — | — |
| India | Plex | — | — |
| Germany | Plex | — | — |
| France | Plex | — | — |
| Spain | Plex | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Hype! in 119 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Hype! about?
This documentary examines the Seattle scene as it became the focus of a merging of punk rock, heavy metal, and innovation. Building from the grass roots, self-promoted and self-recorded until break-out success of bands like Nirvana brought the record industry to the Pacific Northwest, a phenomenon was born. Hype! is a Documentary, Music movie, released on 1996-11-08, runtime 84 minutes.
Is Hype! worth watching?
TMDB users rate Hype! 7.4 out of 10 from 60 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Hype!?
In the United States, Hype! streams on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Shout! Factory and can be rented from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Doug Pray
Cast
- Jeff Ament as Self
- Mark Arm as Self
- Kurt Cobain as Self (archive footage)
- Chris Cornell as Self
- Dale Crover
- Dave Grohl
- Krist Novoselic
- Valerie M. Agnew
- Eddie Vedder as Self
- Kim Thayil
- Thomas A. Doyle
- Carrie Akre
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Sources
Details and the 7.4/10 rating from Hype! on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.