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Hung up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary

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In their first ever feature documentary nearly sixty years after they met as teenagers before the British Invasion music scene, THE ZOMBIES tell their story of navigating the tumultuous music industry over the decades and making one of the most influential albums of all time, Odessey and Oracle. "She's Not There" made them the first British band after The Beatles to reach #1 in the US. After years of touring and many missteps in the 60s, sadly the band missed out on their biggest moment yet, when "Time of the Season" hit #1 and became a global success, inspiring new generations each year. The band looks back on their journey, where true friendship led them to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Peter Bradshaw Guardian Jun 23, 2025
4/5
The Zombies’ story in many ways cuts to the heart of the dilemma for everyone who wants to make it in music. Go to Full Review Robert Dean Book & Film Globe Aug 26, 2025
4/4
If you’re like, “Who are The Zombies?” trust me, you know their song “Time of The Season.” It’s in every movie about the ’60s, and from an album many music nerds rank alongside Dark Side of the Moon or peak Beatles. And they’re right — it’s that good. Go to Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills Jul 18, 2025
It’s an engaging documentary with plenty of archival footage. Go to Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue May 16, 2025
While paying tribute to the music of English rock band the Zombies, this documentary also is insightful in saluting their enduring legacy. Go to Full Review Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht May 16, 2025
It’s a fairly straightforward but illuminating telling of the band’s story, Go to Full Review Kent Hill Film Threat May 15, 2025
8/10
Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary doesn't care about stardom or stats. It cares about the soul of music, the kind that takes root, disappears, then returns like a ghost at the edge of memory. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Hilary Israch Sep 6, 2025 A visit to London/Liverpool in the 60’s. What a decent group of Guys and good musicians and their music had a great sound and pretty unique. This documentary was very well put together! Very enjoyable indeed! See more JANICE F Aug 15, 2025 It's funny it's touching it's historical and it's real. 4th ttime I have seen it i love finding new things everytime. Great band and wonderful documentary! See more Steve O May 25, 2025 Great look back at The Zombies had big hits but never made it as a band. See more ELLIOT G May 19, 2025 it's a great story of timeless music with friendship as a backdrop See more Tina May 18, 2025 So very entertaining very exciting to see the trajectory of the band members and how they finally made it ! See more Zombie fan ms May 18, 2025 Documentary was fantastic. Really enjoyed all the history and early clips. Didn't know a lot of the early goings on and everything they went thru. Very interesting and well put together. Would definitely watch again See more Read all reviews
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Robert Schwartzman

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The Zombies

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Russell Wayne Groves

Producer

Jonathan Gordon

Executive Producer

Cole Harper

Executive Producer

Rick Krim

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Synopsis In their first ever feature documentary nearly sixty years after they met as teenagers before the British Invasion music scene, THE ZOMBIES tell their story of navigating the tumultuous music industry over the decades and making one of the most influential albums of all time, Odessey and Oracle. "She's Not There" made them the first British band after The Beatles to reach #1 in the US. After years of touring and many missteps in the 60s, sadly the band missed out on their biggest moment yet, when "Time of the Season" hit #1 and became a global success, inspiring new generations each year. The band looks back on their journey, where true friendship led them to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Director
Robert Schwartzman
Producer
Russell Wayne Groves
Distributor
Utopia
Production Co
Playtone, The Ranch Productions
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 12, 2025, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$108.3K
Runtime
1h 56m
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