Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025) is a U.S. biographical musical drama about Bruce Springsteen’s making of the Nebraska album. It is written and directed by Scott Cooper and adapted in part from Warren Zanes’ book.
The film stars Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen, with Jeremy Strong, Stephen Graham, Gaby Hoffmann, Paul Walter Hauser, and others in supporting roles.
The story focuses on Springsteen’s retreat to his New Jersey home and the dark, personal period that produced the stark acoustic Nebraska recordings. The movie premiered at Telluride and opens wide on October 24, 2025, from 20th Century Studios.
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere Age Rating
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for thematic material, some sexuality, strong language, and smoking. The MPAA bulletin and major aggregator sites list the film with this rating and reasons.
Violence & Peril
Violence in the film is mild and largely non-graphic. The story contains tense personal confrontations and past domestic incidents shown in flashback, but the film does not focus on gore or sustained physical fighting. The danger is emotional and psychological rather than action-driven. Several scenes create a heavy, uneasy atmosphere that may unsettle sensitive viewers.
Language
The film contains strong language at times, including occasional use of the f-word and other profanities. Swear words appear in emotional arguments and in scenes expressing frustration or despair. The language is realistic for the period and the characters, but it can be frequent during heated moments.
Mature Themes
The central material is mature. The film explores depression, mental health struggles, family alcoholism, and fraught parent-child relationships. There are also brief sexual references and smoking shown on screen. The tone is introspective and melancholic, focusing on emotional trauma and creative isolation rather than titillation. Parents should be aware that themes of suicide ideation and severe depression are implied and would benefit from a prior conversation with teens.
Is Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–12: No. The film’s themes and tone are too adult. Depression, family trauma, and strong language are inappropriate for preteens. The emotional heaviness and some sexual content make it a poor fit for this age group.
Ages 13–15: With Guidance. Mature themes and language mean parents should preview the film first. If a parent allows viewing, plan to watch together and be ready to discuss mental health and family issues afterwards. Short scenes of sexuality and smoking may bother some younger teens.
Ages 16–17: Yes, with context. Older teens can understand the film’s themes and artistic intent. This movie offers a chance to discuss creative choices, mental health, and the pressures of fame. Still, expect some strong language and emotionally intense scenes.
Final recommendation: Best suited to viewers 16 and older, or younger teens who have parental guidance and are prepared for heavy emotional content.
What Parents Can Do
Preview the film first to judge whether your teen is ready to confront themes of depression and family conflict.
Prepare to discuss mental health, asking open questions about how the film portrays grief and creative pressure.
Use specific scenes as conversation starters about addiction, smoking, or the real-life history behind the Nebraska album.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is the MPAA rating for Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere?
A: The MPAA rating is PG-13 for thematic material, some sexuality, strong language, and smoking.
Q: Is Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere appropriate for kids or younger teens?
A: No. It deals with adult themes and emotional trauma that are inappropriate for younger viewers.
Q: Are there scary or violent scenes?
A: The film includes tense, emotional scenes and brief flashbacks with domestic conflict. It is not graphic but can be upsetting.
Q: Does the movie contain explicit sexual content or nudity?
A: There are brief sexual references and some sensual moments, but the film is not built around explicit sexual content. Parents should preview to be sure.
Q: How much strong language is in Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere?
A: Expect intermittent strong language, including occasional uses of the f-word in high-emotion scenes.
Q: Where and when can I watch Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere?
A: The film opens in theaters nationwide on October 24, 2025, from 20th Century Studios. Check local listings for showtimes.