The Fearless Freaks
2005, English. Directed by Bradley Beesley.
The life and times of an American invention??
Equal parts punk and psychedelia, the Flaming Lips emerged from Oklahoma City as one of the most bracing bands of the late 1980s. The Fearless Freaks documents their rise from Butthole Surfers-imitating noisemakers to grand poobahs of orchestral pop masterpieces. Filmmaker Bradley Beesely had the good fortune of living in the same neighborhood as lead Lip Wayne Coyne, who quickly enlisted his buddy to document his band's many concerts and assorted exploits. The early footage is a riot, with tragic hair styles on proud display as the boys attempt to cover up their lack of natural talent with sheer volume. During one show, they even have a friend bring a motorcycle on stage, which is then miked for sound and revved throughout the performance, clearing the club with toxic levels of carbon monoxide. Great punk rock stuff. Interspersed among the live bits are interviews with the band's family and friends, revealing the often tragic circumstances of their childhoods and early career.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- 25 May 2005
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- United States of America
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The Fearless Freaks runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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The Fearless Freaks is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Fearless Freaks isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 May 2005. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Fearless Freaks?
The Fearless Freaks (2005) was directed by Bradley Beesley and stars Wayne Coyne, Steven Drozd, Kliph Scurlock.