David Bowie: Five Years
2013, English. Directed by Francis Whately.
An intimate portrait of five key years in David Bowie’s career.
Featuring a wealth of previously unseen archive, this film looks at how Bowie continually evolved: from Ziggy Stardust to the Soul Star of Young Americans, to the ‘Thin White Duke’. It explores his regeneration in Berlin with the critically acclaimed album Heroes, his triumph with Scary Monsters and his global success with Let’s Dance. With interviews with all his closest collaborators, David Bowie - Five Years presents a unique account of why Bowie has become an ‘icon of our times’.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 25 May 2013
- Country
- United Kingdom
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David Bowie: Five Years: quick answers
Is David Bowie: Five Years worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is David Bowie: Five Years?
David Bowie: Five Years runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does David Bowie: Five Years have a post-credits scene?
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David Bowie: Five Years parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is David Bowie: Five Years on?
David Bowie: Five Years isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 May 2013. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like David Bowie: Five Years?
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Who directed David Bowie: Five Years?
David Bowie: Five Years (2013) was directed by Francis Whately and stars David Bowie, Tony Visconti, Nile Rodgers.