New Bruce Springsteen Movie Fails to Match Bob Dylan Biopic Success
The biographical film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, starring Jeremy Allen White, is underperforming compared to last year's hit A Complete Unknown about Bob Dylan, led by Timothée Chalamet. The difference at the global box office has now reached nearly $100 million.
Box Office Disparity
Although both films began with similar domestic openings, their trajectories quickly diverged. Dylan’s movie became a surprise commercial hit, while the Springsteen picture struggled to find an audience.
Comparing the Two Biopics
- A Complete Unknown opened with around $11 million domestically and ultimately earned $75 million worldwide.
- The film received eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor.
- Deliver Me From Nowhere debuted near $9 million and currently stands at $15 million domestically, with a global take of $30 million.
Production Budgets and Direction
Both films were produced with comparable budgets and focused on defining periods in each musician’s life. Directed by James Mangold, A Complete Unknown reportedly cost $60 million to make. In contrast, Scott Cooper’s Deliver Me From Nowhere had a budget of about $55 million but failed to turn a profit.
"It’s becoming abundantly clear that Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere is now A Complete Unknown."
Summary
The Springsteen biopic’s disappointing performance highlights how even major stars and solid budgets can’t guarantee box office success when compared to the unexpected triumph of the Dylan film.
Author’s summary: Despite strong talent and similar budgets, the Bruce Springsteen film has fallen far short of the acclaim and box-office triumph achieved by last year’s Bob Dylan biopic.