
Zappa
Save the Vault. Tell the Story.
With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life and career of enigmatic groundbreaking rock star Frank Zappa. Alex also utilizes in this picture thousands of hours of painstakingly digitized videos, photos, audio, writing, and everything in between from Zappa's private archives. These chronicles have never been brought to a public audience before, until now.
Where to Watch
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Zappa
- Genres: Music, Documentary
- Release Date: 2020-11-27
- Runtime: 129 minutes
- Rating: 7.275/10 (60 votes)
- Budget: $1,126,036
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Trouper Productions, Zipper Bros Films, Altitude Film Entertainment, BFI, Magnolia Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 4.9524
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Frank Zappa
as Self (archive footage)

Mike Keneally
as Self - Played with Zappa 1987-1988

Pamela Des Barres
as Self - Author, Former Member of the GTOs

Lonnie Lardner
as Self - Newscaster for Action News (archive footage)

Patrice Zappa
as Self - Frank Zappa's Sister (archive footage)

Rose Zappa
as Self - Frank Zappa's Mother (archive footage)

Francis Zappa
as Self - Frank Zappa's Father (archive footage)

Edgard Varèse
as Self (archive footage)

Don Van Vliet
as Self (archive footage) (as Captain Beefheart)

The Mothers of Invention
as Themselves (archive footage)
Gallery






Trailers & Clips
Alex Winter on Zappa | Interview | Altitude Films
PFF29 Q&A | ZAPPA
Official Trailer
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zappa?▼
Zappa is a Music, Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2020-11-27.
Who are the main actors in Zappa?▼
The main cast includes Frank Zappa, Mike Keneally, Pamela Des Barres, Lonnie Lardner, Patrice Zappa, .
Where can I watch Zappa online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Zappa is available.
Is Zappa based on a true story?▼
Save the Vault. Tell the Story.
What is the IMDb rating of Zappa?▼
Zappa has an IMDb rating of 7.275/10 based on 60 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Zappa?▼
The movie had a production budget of $1,126,036 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Zappa?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Trouper Productions, Zipper Bros Films, Altitude Film Entertainment, BFI, Magnolia Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Zappa filmed?▼
Zappa was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Zappa?▼
The total runtime of Zappa is 129 minutes.
Is Zappa suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Zappa?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Zappa.
Does Zappa have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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