David Bowie: The Last Five Years(2017)
Overview
In the last five years of his life, David Bowie ended nearly a decade of silence to engage in an extraordinary burst of activity, producing two groundbreaking albums and a musical. David Bowie: The Last Five Years explores this unexpected end to a remarkable career. Made with remarkable access, Francis Whately’s documentary is a revelatory follow-up to his acclaimed 2013 documentary David Bowie: Five Years, which chronicled Bowie’s golden ‘70s and early-‘80s period.
Director
Francis Whately
Studio
BBC Film
Cast
David Bowie
as Self (archive footage)
Michael C. Hall
as Self
Toni Basil
as Self
Tony Visconti
as Self
Gail Ann Dorsey
as Self
Donny McCaslin
as Self
Geoff MacCormack
as Self
Maria Schneider
as Self
Robert Fox
as Self
Where to Watch
Availability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
BBC Film
You Might Also Like
Music / Documentary
Milli Vanilli
2023
Documentary / Music
Justin Bieber's Believe
2013
Documentary / Music
One Direction: This Is Us
2013
Music / Documentary
Dua Lipa: Studio 2054
2020
Documentary / Music
Keith Richards: Under the Influence
2015
Music / Documentary
Western Stars
2019
Music / Documentary
The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story
2019
Documentary / Music
The Sound of 007
2022
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch David Bowie: The Last Five Years?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for David Bowie: The Last Five Years (2017).
What is David Bowie: The Last Five Years about?▼
In the last five years of his life, David Bowie ended nearly a decade of silence to engage in an extraordinary burst of activity, producing two groundbreaking albums and a musical. David Bowie: The Last Five Years explores this unexpected end to a remarkable career. Made with remarkable access, Francis Whately’s documentary is a revelatory follow-up to his acclaimed 2013 documentary David Bowie: Five Years, which chronicled Bowie’s golden ‘70s and early-‘80s period.
Who directed David Bowie: The Last Five Years?▼
David Bowie: The Last Five Years was directed by Francis Whately and released in 2017. It is a music, documentary, tv movie film.
How long is David Bowie: The Last Five Years?▼
David Bowie: The Last Five Years has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in David Bowie: The Last Five Years?▼
The cast of David Bowie: The Last Five Years includes David Bowie as Self (archive footage), Michael C. Hall as Self, Toni Basil as Self, Tony Visconti as Self, Gail Ann Dorsey as Self and more.
Explore More by Genre
Need a recommendation?
Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.