Movie Review: Springsteen – Deliver Me from Nowhere
Overview
Genre: Drama / Biopic (1 hour 59 minutes)
Director: Scott Cooper
Starring: Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong, Stephen Graham
Rating: R — Thematic material, sexuality, strong language, violence, and smoking
Published: Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:05 AM
Story and Context
“Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” tells a focused story drawn from Warren Zanes’ book about Bruce Springsteen’s creative process while recording his 1982 album Nebraska. It portrays a period when the singer-songwriter struggled with depression, finding solace and expression through his music.
Performances
Jeremy Allen White gives a thoughtful portrayal of Springsteen. His performance anchors the film, delivering a convincing and emotionally grounded interpretation. The movie works best as a character study rather than a traditional musical biography.
Direction and Tone
Unlike most music-centered biopics, “Deliver Me from Nowhere” limits its focus on concert scenes. Instead, it explores the introspection behind Springsteen’s art — showing how personal struggle shapes creative inspiration.
“Fine performances carry ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.’ They are a part of a story that could be just a standard drama about anyone. This one just has the name of mega star Bruce ‘The Boss’ Springsteen.”
Conclusion
Scott Cooper’s film succeeds as an intimate portrait of artistic perseverance, balancing authenticity and restraint while avoiding excess sentimentality.
Author’s summary: A reflective biopic that blends psychological depth and creative insight, revealing the raw human nature behind Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 Nebraska era.