Hired Gun

2017 • 98 minutes
4.7
27 reviews
50%
Tomatometer
Eligible
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About this movie

Just 20 feet from stardom, an elite group of “First Call, A-List” musicians share their behind-the scene stories of touring, what it takes to play next to the world’s most iconic musicians, and create some of the world’s most popular songs. Hear incredible stories from Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, Steve Vai, David Foster, Ray Parker Jr. (Ghostbusters), Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel), Jason Hook (FFDP), Phil X (Bon Jovi), Kenny Aronoff (Mellencamp), Rudy Sarzo (Osbourne), Justin Derrico, Mark Schulman (P!NK), Jason Newsted (Metallica), Eric Singer (KISS), John 5 (Rob Zombie), Glen Sobel, Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper), Steve Lukather (M. Jackson, Toto), Paul Bushnell (Katy Perry), Jay Graydon (Steely Dan), Derek St. Holmes (Ted Nugent), Chris Johnson (Rihanna), and more!

Ratings and reviews

4.7
27 reviews
A Google user
August 6, 2017
I have seen HIRED GUN 5 times in the theatre and now its for rent and purchase. I highly recommend it! It gave me such a huge appreciation for the hard work these talented musicians put into being the best in their craft, the amazing pressure they are under to “kill it” on stage or in the recording session, how much their guitar riffs and drum solos contribute to the overall song, and how much fire their energy brings to each live performance! Each time I get choked up when I hear their personal stories and I get inspired by their tenacity.
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A Google user
August 4, 2017
This is the best rock and roll documentary I have ever seen. It was amazing To meet the musicians behind-the-scenes who were so instrumental in creating and writing the songs that I love. I have purchased several copies already It will be my go to holiday gift this year. This movie was so emotional and so raw and so real… I just loved it and did not want it To end. Must see. Michele
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David Duvall (BlackDiamond1)
August 7, 2017
Really interesting, I feel like there's a lot more to these stories and a lot more stories could be told. Hopefully, we'll have a Hired Gun 2! Overall, a really cool look into not only what is expected of hired guns, but what their perspectives are and how it affects their lives, on and off the stage.
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