Moonage Daydream

Between the wave of true-crime and celebrity docs, Moonage Daydream in the US on Netflix and Kanopy, and in the UK on MUBI is the one worth your evening. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 279 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Rigorous in a way documentary storytelling does not always commit to. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Moonage Daydream is worth clearing space for. Moonage Daydream approaches its subject with the rigour that makes documentary storytelling worth taking seriously. A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey. David Bowie and Lou Reed give the storytelling a level of trust that shows. Moonage Daydream came out in 2022. Moonage Daydream lets its subjects speak for themselves rather than shaping them into a predetermined narrative. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Moonage Daydream is the kind of documentary you immediately want to recommend to someone else. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Rigorous in a way documentary work does not always commit to. Not background viewing — it rewards your full attention.

Moonage Daydream was released in 2022, directed by Brett Morgen. The full 135-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.