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It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley

Directed by Amy Berg · 2025 ·

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Is It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley worth watching?

Yes. It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley (2025) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%). See the 4 inputs.

81%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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98% Editorial Rating
86% Audience snapshot · excluded
72 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.7 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 46m
Age rating
NR (US) · 15 (UK) · M (Australia)
Cast
Streaming
HBO Max
Language
English

Also known as Nunca Acaba, Jeff Buckley 杰夫·巴克利，一切从未结束 傑夫巴克利：曲終未散 มันไม่เคยจบลง เจฟฟ์ บัคลีย์

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  • HBO Max

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
  • Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded documentary pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley worth watching?

    Yes — It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded documentary pick. Read our full review (3.8/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Amy Berg leans on intimate home recordings and unguarded interviews to trace Jeff Buckley's brief, restless career, crafting a music documentary that mourns without wallowing.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (86%).

    What is It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley about?

    IT'S NEVER OVER: JEFF BUCKLEY, directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg (DELIVER US FROM EVIL, JANIS: LITTLE GIRL BLUE, WEST OF MEMPHIS), covers the life...

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley

    It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley Review: Tender, Not Worshipful

    It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley is Amy Berg's intimate documentary about the singer of Grace, built on private recordings and mourning without turning him into a saint.

    Yes, with reservations. Fans of Buckley will treasure its intimacy, and newcomers get a moving introduction, though its structure is more conventional than its subject.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley: frequently asked questions

    Is It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley worth watching?

    Yes. It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley (2025) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley?

    In the United States, It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley streams on HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley?

    It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

    What is It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley rated?

    It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley is rated NR in the United States, 15 in the UK and M in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    What is the Metascore for It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley?

    Metacritic's Metascore for It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley is 72 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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