Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible
2023 · Movie · NR · 88 min · ★ 9.0
This documentary follows a Scottish band’s rise from working-class roots in post-industrial Glasgow to global fame, fueled by a defining ’80s anthem and major live performances. Along the way, it traces the friendships, setbacks, and comebacks that shaped their long-running career and ongoing tours.
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Details
- Years
- 2023
- Release date
- 2025-06-13
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 88 min
- TMDB rating
- 9.0/10 (2 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like uplifting music documentaries about big hits, lasting friendships, and hard-won success, in the vein of Pavarotti or Dolly Parton: Here I Am; Not for you if you want a critical deep dive.
Pros: uplifting friendship story; memorable hit songs; inspiring comeback energy | Cons: light on deeper detail; familiar music-doc beats; may feel fan-focused
Themes
- biography
- singing
- rock band
- cult music band
- 1980s
- music documentary
- documentary
Cast & crew
Jim Kerr
as Self
Charlie Burchill
as Self
Molly Ringwald
as Self
Bob Geldof
as Self
James Dean Bradfield
as Self
Jimmy Iovine
as Self
Dave Gahan
as Self
- JD
Joe Donnelly
as Self
Bobby Gillespie
as Self
Irvine Welsh
as Self
Directed by Joss Crowley