Jeremy Allen White might as well carry a horseshoe, for his Bruce Springsteen biopic refuses to remain a casualty of the box office. White’s turn as the Boss drew golden attention with a Best Actor nomination, yet the film stumbled like a drunk on Broadway. Time, it seems, has a taste for irony, and now the public is granting the movie its overdue applause.

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is reviving itself spectacularly since its streaming debut on January 23 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. The biopic has risen to the top 10 most-watched films in several countries, proving that time and access are powerful allies for Jeremy Allen White.

On Hulu, the biopic is currently the most-watched film. It debuted at number two on the platform before climbing to the top on January 25, overtaking Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. But Hulu is not the only streaming service that Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is dominating.

The international response to Disney+ has been equally impressive. The film entered the Top 10 in Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom. In Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, it reached number one, becoming the most-watched film on the platform.

The numbers indeed show that Jeremy Allen White’s Bruce Springsteen biopic is seizing the spotlight at lightning speed, and for very good reason. But what are they?

What is so alluring about the Bruce Springsteen biopic?

Viewers are embracing Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere for its honesty and departure from conventional biopic clichés. Jeremy Allen White’s performance is a quiet revelation, combining grit with tender vulnerability, while his own vocals and guitar work make the Nebraska recording scenes unforgettable.

The film’s portrayal of mental health strikes a chord. Springsteen’s battles with depression and his strained relationship with his father, Douglas, portrayed by Stephen Graham, render the legendary musician strikingly human, drawing audiences into a personal narrative rather than a mere catalog of hits.

The supporting performances elevate the experience further. Jeremy Strong’s portrayal of Jon Landau offers a steady, guiding presence, and Stephen Graham’s depiction of Douglas Springsteen gives the film emotional resonance, allowing viewers to see the man behind the legend.

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Written by

Iffat Siddiqui

Edited by

Itti Mahajan