# Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/nirvanna-the-band-the-show-the-movie/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 85% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Matt Johnson & Jay McCarrol |
| Genres | Comedy, Music |
| Runtime | 100 min |

## Quick answer

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Empire's #8 pick of 2026 so far — the cult CBC comedy graduates to cinemas with 90% critics and the sharpest Canadian me Metascore 78/100. Directed by Matt Johnson & Jay McCarrol.

## Critics consensus

Empire's #8 pick of 2026 so far — the cult CBC comedy graduates to cinemas with 90% critics and the sharpest Canadian meta-humor since Trailer Park Boys found its conscience.

## Synopsis

Toronto's most delusionally ambitious indie band embarks on a feature-length caper to finally make it — blurring the line between their CBC mockumentary series and reality as Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol scheme, sabotage, and serenade their way through a city that has mostly stopped listening. The film graduates cult TV into cinemas with meta-humor sharp enough to clear 90% critics, treating failure as both punchline and tragedy. Elysia Rotaru and Steve-O fill out an ensemble committed to cringe as art form.

## Cast

Matt Johnson, Jay McCarrol, Elysia Rotaru, Steve-O

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie worth watching?**
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie holds a 81% Celluloid Score. Empire's #8 pick of 2026 so far — the cult CBC comedy graduates to cinemas with 90% critics and the sharpest Canadian meta-humor since Trailer Park Boys found its conscience.

**What is Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie about?**
Toronto's most delusionally ambitious indie band embarks on a feature-length caper to finally make it — blurring the line between their CBC mockumentary series and reality as Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol scheme, sabotage, and serenade their way through a city that has mostly stopped listening. The film graduates cult TV into cinemas with meta-humor sharp enough to clear 90% critics, treating failure as both punchline and tragedy. Elysia Rotaru and Steve-O fill out an ensemble committed to cringe as art form.

**Who directed Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie?**
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) was directed by Matt Johnson & Jay McCarrol.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie?**
81% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 85%, Metascore 78/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.5/10.

**Where can I watch Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie page for current options.

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