The Bruce Springsteen biopic "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" will arrive on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ on January 23, marking the film's debut on streaming platforms following its theatrical run last fall. The 20th Century Studios film, directed by Scott Cooper, stars Jeremy Allen White as the legendary rock musician and chronicles the creation of Springsteen's 1982 album Nebraska, one of his most influential works.
Background
The film had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival in August 2025 before hitting theaters across the United States on October 24, 2025. It became available for digital purchase on December 23, 2025, and will be released on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on January 20, 2026—just three days before its streaming debut.
The movie is based on Warren Zanes' 2023 book "Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska," as well as elements from Springsteen's autobiography "Born to Run." Cooper both wrote and directed the film, with Bruce Springsteen and his longtime manager Jon Landau actively involved in the production.
Key Details
Jeremy Allen White takes on the lead role of Springsteen, a performance that earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama. The actor authentically plays guitar and sings in the film, bringing depth to the portrayal of the musician during a key moment in his career.
The supporting cast includes Jeremy Strong as Jon Landau, Springsteen's manager and producer; Paul Walter Hauser as recording engineer Mike Batlan; Stephen Graham; Odessa Young; Gaby Hoffmann; and David Krumholtz. The film features an original score by Jeremiah Fraites, which amplifies the emotional arcs of the story.
What the Film Covers
The biopic focuses on Springsteen in 1981 as he reached the end of The River Tour, his sold-out concert series. Landau rented a house for Springsteen near Freehold, New Jersey, where the musician grew up, providing him space away from the pressures of his mounting fame. It was in Springsteen's New Jersey bedroom that he recorded Nebraska on a 4-track recorder, creating what would become one of his most enduring and raw works.
"Equal parts intimate and inspiring, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere explores the personal history and creative drive behind Bruce Springsteen's work, offering longtime fans deeper insight while inviting viewers into a universal story of ambition and self-discovery."
The film lingers on the recording process itself, showing Springsteen bent over recording mixers with Landau as demos and sound developed over time. The story centers on a young musician wrestling with moments when what he called "the quiet gets a little loud," capturing the sacrifice and emotional truth that shaped his work.
Filming took place primarily in New York and New Jersey, with additional work in Los Angeles. Springsteen himself visited the sets multiple times during production, meeting with White in Rockaway and Bayonne in November 2024, and later visiting sets in Asbury Park, the Meadowlands, and Freehold Borough in January 2025.
What This Means
The streaming release makes the film accessible to a much wider audience than those who saw it in theaters or purchased it digitally. For subscribers to Hulu or Disney+ bundle plans, the film will be included as part of their regular service at no additional cost.
The Nebraska album itself holds significant place in Springsteen's catalog. Released in 1982, it marked a stark departure from his previous work, stripping away the E Street Band's signature sound in favor of sparse, acoustic arrangements. The album dealt with themes of poverty, desperation, and searching for meaning, establishing itself as one of rock music's most critically acclaimed records.
With the film now reaching streaming platforms just weeks away, both longtime Springsteen fans and newcomers to his work will have the opportunity to explore the creative process behind one of his most important albums. The combination of White's acclaimed performance, Cooper's direction, and the intimate look at the recording sessions offers viewers a window into a transformative period in the musician's life and career.
