Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry

2021 2h 20m EN

🙌

8.2

BANGER

🔥

96%

CERTIFIED FRESH

👌

METACRITIC

⭐

7.7

IMDB

★8.2TMDB · 351🍅96%Rotten Tomatoes●70Metacritic★7.7IMDB · 9,510

DocumentaryMusic

Synopsis

Spoiler shield

This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut album changes her life.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

WhatsApp X Facebook Telegram

Where to watch · US

Apple TVSubscription

Apple TV Amazon ChannelSubscription

Amazon VideoRent

Apple TV StoreRent

Google Play MoviesRent

Google Play MoviesBuy

YouTubeBuy

Fandango At HomeBuy

Cast

Billie Eilish
Self
FINNEAS
Self
Maggie Baird
Self
Patrick O'Connell
Self
Claudia Sulewski
Self
Zoe Donahoe
Self
Brandon 'Q' Adams
Self
Carlos López Estrada
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: R.J. Cutler
Writers: R.J. Cutler
Languages: English, German, Maori
Countries: United States of America

Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.

Did you know?

Fun facts 🍿

1 / 6

ERA

Did you know

Released 5 years ago.

MoodPlayr · trivia#01

2 / 6

WORLD

Did you know

Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, German, Maori.

MoodPlayr · trivia#02

3 / 6

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Directed by R.J. Cutler, shot by Jenna Rosher. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 6

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Editor Greg Finton shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

MoodPlayr · trivia#04

5 / 6

CAST

Did you know

Billie Eilish and FINNEAS and Maggie Baird carry the top of the cast.

MoodPlayr · trivia#05

6 / 6

WILD

Did you know

IMDB entry: tt11459366 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

MoodPlayr · trivia#06

Cinephile deep dive

The take

R.J. Cutler directs. Jenna Rosher behind the camera. Greg Finton cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, German, Maori.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 5 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, German, Maori.
3Directed by R.J. Cutler, shot by Jenna Rosher. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Greg Finton shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Billie Eilish and FINNEAS and Maggie Baird carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt11459366 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 14 themes, including "musician", "pop star", "coming of age", "singer".

The technical file

Cinematography: Jenna Rosher
Editing: Greg Finton
Sound: Jason Gaya
Runtime: 140 min · 2h 20m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 70/100
IMDB rating: 7.7/10 · 9,510 votes
MPAA: R

Awards

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. 19 nominations total

Also by

R.J. Cutler

Stills · wallpapers

Selected frames

Full-resolution frames — open one to save it as a wallpaper.

Wallpaper

Trailers & featurettes

Watch the pieces

Community reviews

What people are saying

andrialynn2021-03-09
★ 8/10
I enjoyed this, even if it's a bit too long. It's really well shot, and the sound complements the cinematography, especially during the concert scenes. It feels so raw and honest. Definitely one of the best celeb docs I've ever seen.

Production companies