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Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band

6.820201h 40mMovieHistoryMusicDocumentary

A confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robbie Robertson's young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band.

DirectorDaniel Roher
ProducersBrian Grazer·Martin Scorsese

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Cast · Directed by Daniel Roher

RRRobbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson
Self
MSMartin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese
Self
BSBruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Self
ECEric Clapton
Eric Clapton
Self
PGPeter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel
Self
VMVan Morrison
Van Morrison
Self
RHRonnie Hawkins
Ronnie Hawkins
Self
TM
Taj Mahal
Self
JWJann Wenner
Jann Wenner
Self
DGDavid Geffen
David Geffen
Self
LC
Larry Campbell
Self
RDRick Danko
Rick Danko
Self (archive footage)

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Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band?

Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band is streaming on HBO Max, Philo and Cinemax in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band on Netflix?

No, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Philo.

Is Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band on Amazon Prime Video?

Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band based on a true story?

Yes — Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).