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A wild, up-close chronicle of The Who's onstage antics and backstage personality from their heyday to their final moments with Keith Moon.

THE WHO: THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT

One film that won't f-f-f-f-fade away

1979 · 1h 41m · PG · Documentary · IMDB TMDB

Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us an "inside look" at this famous rock group, "The Who". It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the group to its major hit "Who Are You", and features the last performance of drummer Keith Moon just prior to his death.

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What is The Who: The Kids Are Alright about?

The Who: The Kids Are Alright is a 1979 United Kingdom documentary film directed by Jeff Stein about the legendary rock band The Who, featuring concert performances, interviews, and their outrageous antics.

Programmer's Pick

The Who: The Kids Are Alright is what happens when a band that made smashing instruments an art form gets the documentary treatment. Expect outrageous antics, pure rock energy, and a send-off for Keith Moon that’s as raucous as the man himself.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

This documentary delivers an energetic, behind-the-scenes look at The Who, one of Britain's most influential rock bands. Through a blend of concert footage and candid interviews, the film traces the band's journey from their early days to the release of their hit "Who Are You." It captures their onstage chaos—think guitar smashing, wild drumming, and unfiltered personalities—as well as their offstage humor and chemistry. The film also spotlights the distinctive contributions of each member, offering fans and newcomers an intimate portrait of the band at their creative and unpredictable best. Notably, it features the final performance of drummer Keith Moon before his untimely death, making it a poignant document of rock history.

Details & Specs

Director
Jeff Stein
Writer
Jeff Stein
Release
1979
Runtime
1h 41m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
Documentary
Also Known As
The Who - The Kids Are Alright

Why This Matters

This rockumentary captures the Who's evolution through live performances and interviews spanning 1964 to 1978, and is especially notable for featuring the band's final performance with drummer Keith Moon, filmed just months before his death.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Jeff Stein Writer: Jeff Stein
Roger Daltrey Roger Daltrey Self John Entwistle John Entwistle Self Pete Townshend Pete Townshend Self Keith Moon Keith Moon Self Ringo Starr Ringo Starr Self Steve Martin Steve Martin Self Russell Harty Russell Harty Self Tom Smothers Tom Smothers Self Ken Russell Ken Russell Self Melvyn Bragg Melvyn Bragg Self

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Why Cult

Final Keith Moon Performance

See the last recorded performance of legendary drummer Keith Moon, captured just before his untimely passing.

Onstage Chaos

Experience The Who's infamous onstage antics, from guitar smashing to high-voltage performances that redefined rock spectacle.

Candid Interviews

The film features interviews and behind-the-scenes moments that reveal the band's offbeat humor and creative spirit.

Rock History Montage

Archival concert footage and montages track The Who’s evolution from the 1960s British music scene to their late 1970s heyday.

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Questions from the Vault

When was The Who: The Kids Are Alright released? +

The Who: The Kids Are Alright was released in 1979.

Who directed The Who: The Kids Are Alright? +

The Who: The Kids Are Alright was directed by Jeff Stein.

How long is The Who: The Kids Are Alright? +

The film has a runtime of 101 minutes.

What genre is The Who: The Kids Are Alright? +

The Who: The Kids Are Alright is a documentary.

Where can I watch The Who: The Kids Are Alright? +

You can watch The Who: The Kids Are Alright on SassyFlix.

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