December 25, 2024
Extreme caution for older teenagers and adults.
Released
December 25, 2024
Director
Michael Gracey
Cast
Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Alison Steadman, and Kate Mulvany
Directed by Michael Gracey, rated R, released December 25, 2024. Robbie Williams's life as a musical biopic with a twist — a CGI monkey as the star — charting addiction, fame, and the climb toward self-forgiveness.
Starring Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Alison Steadman, Kate Mulvany, among others.
Recovery and reinvention aren't pretty, but they're possible. Owning the mess is the first verse of a better song.
Critical response is solid (89% Tomatometer), and audience scores sit at 92% Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 7.7/10.
Pair the scores with the MovieGuide content breakdown and the source reviews linked on this page to decide if it fits your night in.
Recovery and reinvention aren't pretty, but they're possible. Owning the mess is the first verse of a better song.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★★ (4/4). Family content -2 — extreme caution for older teens and adults. Advisories often include stronger violence, language, or adult themes; extreme caution is flagged for older teens and adults rather than young children.
Critics & audience
Critics land at a fresh 89% Tomatometer, with most recommending it for performances, pacing, or thematic ambition. Audience scores are even warmer on the Popcornmeter (92%), a sign of strong word-of-mouth. Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 7.7/10, reflecting strong broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
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