Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025)

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025) is written and directed by Scott Cooper, known for Crazy Heart and Hostiles. Cooper brings his usual grounded, character-focused direction to this film, capturing both the grit and quiet poetry of Bruce Springsteen’s life and music. Even for those who aren’t fans of “The Boss,” the film works as an emotional drama about artistry, loss, and self-reflection.

Jeremy Allen White, best known for The Bear and The Iron Claw, disappears into his portrayal. At times, he’s nearly unrecognizable in both appearance and delivery. White manages to balance intensity with vulnerability, showing a man who’s haunted yet deeply passionate. It’s a masterclass in subtle expression, with his ability to communicate emotion without words being one of the film’s greatest strengths.

Odessa Young, known for Shirley and Mothering Sunday, is radiant. She lights up every scene she’s in and brings warmth to a film that could have easily been too brooding. Her chemistry with White gives the story heart and balance, keeping the tone from slipping into self-seriousness or Oscar-bait.

I'm not the biggest Springsteen supporter and even if you’re not a Springsteen fan, the movie stands on its own as a deeply human story. Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is a quiet, confident film that showcases the range of its cast and the steady hand of its director. It was better than A Complete Unknown. Result: A-

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