Crossfire Hurricane

Crossfire Hurricane

...The Rise Of The Stones...

Directed by Brett Morgen

Produced by Milkwood, Tremolo Productions

2012111 min7.1 / 10

A celebratory, archival documentary that traces the Rolling Stones' rise from blues-obsessed youths to rock legends, built on intimate band interviews and rare performance footage.

This film is released as part of the ongoing 50th anniversary celebration of the Rolling Stones. It tells the story of the Stones' unparalleled journey from blues obsessed teens in the early 60s to their undisputed status as rock royalty. All of the Stones have been newly interviewed and their words form the narrative arc that links together archive footage of performances, news coverage, and interviews, much of it previously unseen. Taking its title from a lyric in "Jumpin' Jack Flash," this film gives the viewer an intimate insight into exactly what it's like to be part of the Rolling Stones as they overcome denunciation, drugs, dissensions, and death to become the definitive survivors. Over a year in the making and produced with the full cooperation and involvement of the Stones, this film is and will remain the definitive story of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band

Questions people ask

  • Does Crossfire Hurricane end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Crossfire Hurricane easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Crossfire Hurricane scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Crossfire Hurricane violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Crossfire Hurricane sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity29

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise39

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Crossfire Hurricane

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Crossfire Hurricane

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Crossfire Hurricane, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Crossfire Hurricane, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Crossfire Hurricane, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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