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DOCUMENTARY . 2025 . 1h 30m . English . 7.8/10

Bowie: The Final Act_

The final creative chapter of one of music’s most iconic artists. Featuring rare interviews with those who knew and worked alongside Bowie as well as famous fans and figures who have been inspired by his artistry, the film will uncover the strategy behind Bowie’s artistic resurrection and the inexhaustible extraordinary creativity that defined his final decade, in which he released his critically acclaimed album Blackstar just two days before he died. This was an emergence from the turbulence of the 1990s, when Bowie had found himself at odds with a changing industry but pushed on to headline Glastonbury in 2000.

Starring David Bowie, Mike Garson, Gary Kemp
7.8/10
Rating
1h 30m
Runtime
2025
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The final creative chapter of one of music’s most iconic artists. Featuring rare interviews with those who knew and worked alongside Bowie as well as famous fans and figures who have been inspired by his artistry, the film will uncover the strategy behind Bowie’s artistic resurrection and the inexhaustible extraordinary creativity that defined his final decade, in which he released his critically acclaimed album Blackstar just two days before he died. This was an emergence from the turbulence of the 1990s, when Bowie had found himself at odds with a changing industry but pushed on to headline Glastonbury in 2000.

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Cast
David Bowie stars as Self (archive footage) in Bowie: The Final Act.
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Year context
Bowie: The Final Act was released 1 year ago in 2025.
Overview
The final creative chapter of one of music’s most iconic artists. Featuring rare interviews with those who knew and worked alongside Bowie as well as famous ...
Bowie: The Final Act is a Documentary, Music film with a runtime of 1h 30m.

CAST (10)

David Bowie
David Bowie
Self (archive footage)
Mike Garson
Mike Garson
Self
Gary Kemp
Gary Kemp
Self
Earl Slick
Earl Slick
Self
Goldie
Goldie
Self
Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield
Self
Hanif Kureishi
Hanif Kureishi
Self
Reeves Gabrels
Reeves Gabrels
Self
George H. W. Bush
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Jeremy Paxman
Jeremy Paxman
Self (archive footage)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.8/10 (11 votes)
Popularity
2

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Bowie: The Final Act about?
The final creative chapter of one of music’s most iconic artists. Featuring rare interviews with those who knew and worked alongside Bowie as well as famous fans and figures who have been inspired by his artistry, the film will uncover the strategy behind Bowie’s artistic resurrection and the inexhaustible extraordinary creativity that defined his final decade, in which he released his critically acclaimed album Blackstar just two days before he died. This was an emergence from the turbulence of the 1990s, when Bowie had found himself at odds with a changing industry but pushed on to headline Glastonbury in 2000.
How long is Bowie: The Final Act?
Bowie: The Final Act has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Bowie: The Final Act?
The cast of Bowie: The Final Act includes David Bowie, Mike Garson, Gary Kemp, Earl Slick, Goldie.
What is the rating of Bowie: The Final Act?
Bowie: The Final Act has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Documentary Music
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