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Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary
Film poster
Directed byRobert Schwartzman[2]
Produced byRussell Wayne Groves
Robert Schwartzman[1]
CinematographyMichael Rizzi
Edited byMeryl Goodwin
Music byThe Zombies[1]
Benjamin Messelbeck[1]
Production
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Distributed byUtopia
Release dates
  • March 12, 2023 (2023-03-12) (South by Southwest)
  • May 12, 2025 (2025-05-12) (United States)
Running time
99 minutes[3]
CountryUnited States[1]
LanguageEnglish[1]
Box office$103,922[4]

Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary is a 2023 American documentary film directed and produced by Robert Schwartzman. The film follows The Zombies who reflect on 60 years of their path from teenage friends to legends in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The film had its world premiere at the South by Southwest on March 15, 2023, and was released in the United States on May 12, 2025.

Synopsis

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British Invasion icons The Zombies reflect on paving 60 years and counting of their musical path from teenage friends to legends in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Production

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The film was announced on July 2022, with Robert Schwartzman and Rooney Frontman serving as the director and Utopia and Playtone producing.[2]

Release

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Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary had its world premiere at the South by Southwest on March 12, 2023.[5] Utopia released the film with special event screenings at Washington D.C., Boston, Austin, Pittsburgh, and Seattle on May 12, 2025, which was later followed by full theatrical engagements at New York and Los Angeles at the Quad Cinema and the Landmark NuArt Theatre respectively on May 16.[6]

Reception

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Writing for Film Inquiry, Kristy Strouse stated "It’s the time and season of the resurgence of The Zombies. I thought this was a wonderfully illuminating look at the talented 60s rock band, that any fan or lover of music should visit."[7] Peter Sobczynski of The Spool wrote "[L]eave[s] viewers with a newfound admiration for The Zombies’ legacy and tenacity and a hunger to seek out still more of their songs."[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Hung Up on a Dream". SXSW. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
  2. ^ a b c d Ravindran, Manori (2022-07-26). "It's Finally Time of the Season for The Zombies: British Invasion Band Gets Feature Doc from Robert Schwartzman, Playtone (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
  3. ^ "Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary". British Board of Film Classification. May 8, 2025. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  4. ^ "Hung Up on a Dream: The Zombies Documentary". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  5. ^ Staff, Best Classic Bands (2023-03-10). "The Zombies Share Teaser Trailer From Documentary, 'Hung Up On a Dream'". Best Classic Bands. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2025-04-08). "Late Spring Is Time Of The Season For Release Of Robert Schwartzman's 'Hung Up On A Dream: The Zombies Documentary'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
  7. ^ Strouse, Kristy (2023-03-15). "SXSW Film and TV Festival 2023: CATERPILLAR, HUNG UP ON A DREAM, & ART FOR EVERYBODY". Film Inquiry. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
  8. ^ "SXSW 2023: You Can Call Me Bill, Hung Up on A Dream, Going Varsity in Mariachi, & Angel Applicant". The Spool. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
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