Overview
- Now in wide release after its Oct. 24 opening, the biopic is drawing broadly positive reviews that laud Jeremy Allen White’s performance, with recurring criticism of meandering beats and thinly written female characters.
- Springsteen has publicly endorsed White’s portrayal, telling SiriusXM he trusted the actor to capture his emotional state, while White revealed they disagreed over the intended meaning of the song “Reason to Believe.”
- White detailed wearing hand‑painted brown contact lenses weighted to match Springsteen’s eyes, and the costume team says some on‑screen garments were borrowed from Springsteen’s own wardrobe for authenticity.
- Members of Greta Van Fleet appear as part of the Stone Pony house band for period scenes, with performances recorded for the soundtrack under producer Dave Cobb.
- A viral fan observation notes the film has Springsteen call mustard a favorite hot‑dog topping despite his long‑stated dislike of mustard, a minor inaccuracy outlets have highlighted.