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One Direction: This Is Us (2013)

Movie ★ 8.2 92 min

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"One Direction: This Is Us" is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.

Morgan Spurlock Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 20, 2013
Runtime
92 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$10.0M
Box office
$68.5M
IMDb
tt2515086
Studio
, Syco Entertainment, Modest! Management, Warrior Poets

Themes

Cast

Harry Styles Harry Styles Self Zayn Malik Zayn Malik Self Niall Horan Niall Horan Self Louis Tomlinson Louis Tomlinson Self Liam Payne Liam Payne Self Simon Cowell Simon Cowell Self Martin Scorsese Martin Scorsese Self Chris Rock Chris Rock Self Jon Shone Jon Shone Self Dan Richards Dan Richards Self Josh Devine Self Sandy Beales Self Scott Mills Scott Mills Self Hope Bhargava Hope Bhargava Self Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is One Direction: This Is Us about?
"One Direction: This Is Us" is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction.
Who directed One Direction: This Is Us?
One Direction: This Is Us was directed by Morgan Spurlock.
Who stars in One Direction: This Is Us?
One Direction: This Is Us stars Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson.
When was One Direction: This Is Us released?
One Direction: This Is Us is a 2013 documentary, music film.
Where can I watch One Direction: This Is Us?
You can watch One Direction: This Is Us with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.