
David Bowie: The Last Five Years
Overview
In the last five years of his life, David Bowie ended nearly a decade of silence to engage in an extraordinary burst of activity, producing two groundbreaking albums and a musical. David Bowie: The Last Five Years explores this unexpected end to a remarkable career. Made with remarkable access, Francis Whately’s documentary is a revelatory follow-up to his acclaimed 2013 documentary David Bowie: Five Years, which chronicled Bowie’s golden ‘70s and early-‘80s period.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Francis Whately
- Writer
- Francis Whately
- Producers
- Phil Dolling, Francis Whately
- Production
- BBC Film
Frequently asked questions
What is David Bowie: The Last Five Years rated?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years has an audience rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 59 votes.
Who directed David Bowie: The Last Five Years?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years was directed by Francis Whately.
When was David Bowie: The Last Five Years released?
David Bowie: The Last Five Years was released in 2017.






















