Bruce Springsteen Biopic Hits Streaming After Box Office Flop
Jeremy Allen White's portrayal of The Boss in 'Deliver Me from Nowhere' finds its way to Hulu and Disney+ following disappointing theatrical run and mixed critical reception.
The Bruce Springsteen biographical drama starring Jeremy Allen White lands on streaming platforms this week. Hulu subscribers and Disney+ bundle users can now watch the film that chronicles the making of Springsteen's legendary 'Nebraska' album.
White takes on the role of The Boss in this Scott Cooper-directed project. The cast includes Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, Stephen Graham, Odessa Young, Gaby Hoffman, Marc Maron, and David Krumholtz. Cooper adapted Warren Zanes' 2023 book for the screenplay.
Streaming Strategy After Theater Struggles
The film hit theaters last October but struggled to find its audience. Opening weekend brought just $9.1 mn, landing it in fourth place. Three weeks later, it disappeared from the top 10 entirely.
Worldwide box office totaled $45 mn against a $55 mn production budget. Domestic earnings reached only $22 mn. The numbers tell a story of missed expectations for what many considered an awards season contender.
Critical Reception and Awards Recognition
Critics delivered mixed verdicts. Rotten Tomatoes shows a 60% rating, suggesting divided opinions on Cooper's approach to the material. The film premiered at Telluride Film Festival in August, generating early buzz that didn't translate to ticket sales.
White earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama. His performance as Springsteen drew praise even from reviewers who found fault with other elements.
Second Life on Digital Platforms
Disney's streaming strategy follows their standard 91-day theatrical window. Digital purchase became available in December, with physical media arriving three days before the streaming debut.
Other Disney releases that underperformed theatrically found success on streaming. 'Snow White' and 'Tron: Ares' both connected with audiences once they hit Disney+. Springsteen fans can also find related documentaries like 'Bruce Springsteen: Nebraska Live' and 'Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band' on Hulu.