When You’re Strange is a 2010 music documentary movie that chronicles the life and career of the members of The Doors, one of the most influential rock bands in the history of American music. Directed by Tom DiCillo, the movie focuses on the formation of the band in 1965 to the tragic death of their frontman Jim Morrison in 1971.
Here’s how you can watch and stream When You’re Strange via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is When You’re Strange available to watch via streaming?
Yes, When You’re Strange is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
The movie makes use of archival footage and interviews of the members to tell the fascinating story of the band, the release of their first album, their artistry, and the creative process of the individual members. It highlights Morrison’s extensive alcohol and drug usage which unfortunately led to his tragic demise. The event shook the band to its core, which ultimately led to their disbandment.
The movie is narrated by Johnny Depp, and features archival footage of the Doors members Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, and Robby Krieger, along with other personalities associated with the band.
Watch When You’re Strange streaming via Amazon Prime Video
When You’re Strange is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
Amazon Prime Video is a streaming video service by Amazon that boasts of a massive library of movies, TV shows, live TV, and sports. Exclusive content includes Amazon Original series like THEM, Reacher, Outer Range, and The Terminal List.
You can watch the series via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
- $14.99 per month or $139 per year with an Amazon Prime membership
- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
Amazon Prime is the online retailer’s paid service that provides fast shipping and exclusive sales on products, so the membership that includes both this service and Prime Video is the company’s most popular offering. However, you can also opt to subscribe to Prime Video separately.
When You’re Strange’s official synopsis is as follows:
“The creative chemistry of four brilliant artists —drummer John Densmore, guitarist Robby Kreiger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and singer Jim Morrison— made The Doors one of America’s most iconic and influential rock bands. Using footage shot between their formation in 1965 and Morrison’s death in 1971, it follows the band from the corridors of UCLA’s film school, where Manzarek and Morrison met, to the stages of sold-out arenas.”
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