David Bowie: The Last Five Years
2017, English. Directed by Francis Whately.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Where to watch David Bowie: The Last Five Years
David Bowie: The Last Five Years is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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- Released
- 7 January 2017
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Francis Whately
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David Bowie: The Last Five Years: quick answers
Is David Bowie: The Last Five Years worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is David Bowie: The Last Five Years?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does David Bowie: The Last Five Years have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for David Bowie: The Last Five Years. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
David Bowie: The Last Five Years parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is David Bowie: The Last Five Years on?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like David Bowie: The Last Five Years?
If you liked David Bowie: The Last Five Years, try Justin Bieber's Believe, Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger, Supersonic.
Who directed David Bowie: The Last Five Years?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years (2017) was directed by Francis Whately and stars David Bowie, Michael C. Hall, Toni Basil.