2019
Unrated
Sundance Selects
1 h 38 m

2019
Unrated
Sundance Selects
1 h 38 m

Summary Throughout his three-decade career as a founding member of and bassist for The Rolling Stones, Bill Wyman was known to the world as the “quiet one” in the band. Now, the famously private music legend speaks out about his extraordinary life and experiences as part of “the greatest rock and roll band in the world.” Opening up his vast pers...

Directed By: Oliver Murray

Written By: Oliver Murray

2019
Unrated
Sundance Selects
1 h 38 m

2019
Unrated
Sundance Selects
1 h 38 m

The Quiet One

Name: The Quiet One
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2019-06-21
Duration: 1 min 38 s
Rating: 57
Cast: Bill Wyman, Suzanne Accosta, Tony Chapman, Eric Clapton, Bob Geldof

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 18 Critic Reviews

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The Seattle Times

Jun 25, 2019

The most interesting revelations come early as Wyman, in voice-over, describes his upbringing in a rough section of London.

By Soren Andersen FULL REVIEW

Wall Street Journal

Jun 27, 2019

A modest film about a modest man and benefits enormously from Mr. Wyman’s apparent obsessive-compulsive drive to collect, record and photograph.

By John Anderson FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Jun 20, 2019

A lovely closing story about Wyman and his idol Ray Charles speaks volumes.

By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW

Arizona Republic

Jul 1, 2019

The Quiet One could have used a lot more complexity.

By Bill Goodykoontz FULL REVIEW

The Guardian

Jun 20, 2019

It would have been nice if he [the director] got meatier, or rarer, material from Wyman regarding what the film’s potential audience cares about most – the story of the Stones.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Jun 20, 2019

Frustratingly timid documentary.

By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW

TheWrap

Jun 20, 2019

There’s no thrill, no visceral heartbreak, no fist-pumping revelation. This is just a guy telling you about himself, growing up, growing old, and navigating the Stones’ massive celebrity.

By Candice Frederick FULL REVIEW

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Production Company My Accomplice, Gizmo Films, Molinare Studio, Goldfin Entertainment

Release Date Jun 21, 2019

Duration 1 h 38 m

Rating Unrated

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Bob Geldof

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Mick Jagger

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Glyn Johns

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Brian Jones

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Gered Mankowitz

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Frank Mead

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Terry O'Neill

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Keith Richards

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