
Keith Richards: Under the Influence
2015 · Movie · PG · 82 min · ★ 6.7 · 81% critics
This documentary follows a legendary rock musician as he reflects on the roots of his sound, tracing the blues, country, reggae, and early rock influences that shaped his songwriting and playing. Along the way, it mixes personal stories, studio moments, and a deep love of music itself.
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Details
- Years
- 2015
- Release date
- 2015-09-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 82 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 81/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (81 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you love music documentaries focused on artistic influences and personality over scandal, especially if Crossfire Hurricane or Neil Young: Heart of Gold worked for you; Not for you if you want a fuller career overview.
Pros: warm, intimate portrait; rich musical influences; engaging studio moments | Cons: uneven structure; lacks depth; little new material
Themes
- rock band
- blues music
Cast & crew

Keith Richards
as Self
- AD
Anthony DeCurtis
as Self - Journalist

Steve Jordan
as Self - Producer

Tom Waits
as Self
- PB
Pierre de Beauport
as Self - Guitar Technician

Buddy Guy
as Self

Waddy Wachtel
as Self

Ivan Neville
as Self - Band Member
- CA
Clifton Anderson
as Self - Band Member
- KB
Kevin Batchelor
as Self - Band Member
Directed by Morgan Neville