Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars

Directed by Lili Fini Zanuck

Produced by Passion Pictures

2018135 min7.2 / 10

An introspective musical biography that traces Clapton's artistic evolution and personal struggles through his own reflections and iconic songs.

An unflinching and deeply personal journey into the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton told through his own words and songs.

Questions people ask

  • Is Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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63/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity56

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise60

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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