Sound City

1h 46m · 2013 · Directed by Dave Grohl · 3.8 / 5 on Letterboxd

Sound City (2013) runs 1h 46m, directed by Dave Grohl. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

The history of Sound City and their huge recording device; exploring how digital change has allowed 'people that have no place' in music to become stars. It follows former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighter David Grohl as he attempts to resurrect the studio back to former glories.

Genres: Music, Documentary

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.