Music icon David Bowie is captivatingly immortalised in the 2022 documentary film Moonage Daydream. From visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen, it explores Bowie’s creative and musical journey in a cinematic odyssey that showcases his mesmerizing ingenuity and the legacy left behind. With a prolific career that’s built on reinvention and wild spectacle, Bowie is one of the most influential artists of all time.
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Moonage Daydream movie preview
With never before seen footage from David Bowie’s personal archives, Bowie fans are treated to heaps of unprecedented materials that are gloriously awe-inspiring. Moonage Daydream, which uses Bowie’s 1972 song of the same name as its title, also marks the first film to be permitted by Bowie’s estate.
The documentary showcases a dazzling montage to explore Bowie’s career and biography. Combining previously unreleased footage and the direction of acclaimed filmmaker Brett Morgen (On The Ropes, Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck), Moonage Daydream is a must-see cinematic event. Plus, you’ll get to see some live concert footage, including Bowie performing a live version of “All the Young Dudes” and “Wild Eyed Boy”.
Moonage Daydream trailer
You can watch the official teaser trailer of the docufilm right here.
Moonage Daydream release date
The film was released in Australian theatres on 15th September 2022. After its theatrical run, it will be available to watch online as part of a subscription with Foxtel and Foxtel Now, which streams the movie from 22nd April.
For Moonage Daydream showtimes on Foxtel, you can check their TV guide to confirm the time of the premiere, as well as the replays. Don’t miss the glorious celebratory montage featuring David Bowie this April!
| Movie | Available | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Moonage Daydream | 22nd April 2023 | Foxtel Now |
What other streaming services are Moonage Daydream on?
The documentary film will be available to watch on Foxtel and Foxtel Now from 22nd April. As of this writing, they’ve been the only streaming TV platforms to confirm the movie’s premiere on their services.
| Streaming Services | Documentary |
|---|---|
| Foxtel | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| BINGE | TBA |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Paramount+ | No |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch Moonage Daydream on Foxtel Now
To watch the music documentary, which was officially authorised by the Bowie estate, Foxtel airs it via Movies Premiere (check Foxtel TV guide for Moonage Daydream showtimes on the platform).
More than movies, Foxtel offers unrivalled streaming with sports and drama channels for watching the hottest sports and trending shows. When signing up to Foxtel, new customers can enjoy Foxtel’s latest offers.
FeaturedAnother great alternative is Foxtel Now, which still offers a free 10-day free trial. Every Foxtel Now channel pack allows you to watch shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month.
It’s worth noting that you’ll need the Movies pack to access Foxtel’s movie channels.
How to watch Moonage Daydream with Telstra
Foxtel and Foxtel Now can be added through Telstra; hence, customers can access these platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. Foxtel from Telstra offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service, but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. Meanwhile, the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer gives customers signing up to Foxtel Now via Telstra one month free of streaming!
Cast of Moonage Daydream
The documentary movie features never before seen footage of Bowie during his interviews, live performances, and other notable appearances. It also consists of other archive footage that features guitarist Jeff Beck, as well as Spiders from Mars members Trevor Bolder, Mike Garson, and Mick Woodmansey.
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Streaming devices for Foxtel Now
Below are supported devices for streaming movies on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO) and Foxtel Now.
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 9.35 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Devices supported on Foxtel Now
- Foxtel Now Box: Yes
- Sony Android TV: Yes – OS Android 8 – Android 12
- iOS Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via Foxtel Go app (iOS 9.35 or above)
- Android Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via
native app (Lollipop 5.0 or above) - PC/Mac: Yes – Windows devices running Windows 7 and above. Mac devices running OS X Yosemite 10.10 and above
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting
- Google Nest: Yes – on Foxtel Go via a compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay
- Gaming consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro (Foxtel Play on PlayStation 3)
- Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017 models and above, running on Tizen 3.0 or above. (Foxtel Play on 2015 and 2016 models)
- LG Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017-2022 models, running webOS 3.5 or above
- Hisense Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2019 – 2020 models
- Shield TV: Yes – on Shield TV and Shield TV Pro
