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Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story 2000

“They achieved worldwide fame but, what they wanted... was respect.”

Status
Released
Runtime
92 minutes
Director
Neill Fearnley
Networks
World International Network, Pebblehut Productions, Chum Television
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Topic: Film "Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story" (2000). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2000
Status
Released
Runtime
92 minutes
Release date
Jun 28, 2000
Original language
EN
Origin
Canada, United States of America
Studios
World International Network, Pebblehut Productions, Chum Television
Genres
Drama, Music, TV Movie
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 14 votes
Episode runtime
~92 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
World International Network, Pebblehut Productions, Chum Television
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Topic: Film "Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story" (2000).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story
Year: 2000
Release Date: 06/28/2000 (US)
Genre: Drama, Music, TV Movie, American biographical drama television film
Duration: 1h 32m
Director: Neill Fearnley
Writer: Ron McGee
Based on: 1996 book "Hey, Hey, We're the Monkees" by Harold Bronson
Subject: The 60s pop/rock band The Monkees (also called the Pre-Fab Four)
Plot/Theme: Rising above status as a band created for a TV show to establish a legacy; fight to be taken seriously as musicians; obstacles including the right to play their own instruments on record.
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Should you watch it?

“Discover how the 1960s pop group The Monkees rose above their manufactured origins.”

Reasons to watch
  • Explores the story of the 1960s pop group The Monkees as they rise above their status as a band created for a TV show.
  • Shows the band establishing their legacy in their own right.
  • Details the obstacles the band faces, including the fight for the right to play their own instruments on record.
Keep in mind
  • It may have limited appeal for viewers who are not interested in the history of the band or the music industry obstacles they faced.

Watch it if you are interested in the biographical story of The Monkees and their journey for musical respect.

As a 2000 American biographical drama television film directed by Neill Fearnley and written by Ron McGee, it maintains a dramatic and focused tone regarding the band's career challenges.

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Where can I stream Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story?

Availability varies by region, but the film has been listed on streaming platforms such as JustWatch.

Is Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story worth watching?

It is worth watching if you want to see a biographical drama detailing the band's rise above their TV show origins and their fight to play their own instruments.

What is the run time for Daydream Believers: The Monkees' Story?

The film has a running time of 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Is this an episodic series or a standalone film?

It is a standalone television film released in 2000 rather than a series with multiple episodes.

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