Bruce Springsteen-focused film Deliver Me from Nowhere has grossed $40.2 million worldwide as of November 16, 2025, securing the No. 20 spot on Billboard's list of highest-grossing musician biopics. Directed by Scott Cooper, the movie stars Jeremy Allen White as the rock icon during the creation of his 1982 album Nebraska. Despite mixed reviews, it highlights a pivotal period in Springsteen's career following his 1980 breakthrough The River.
Film Overview
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere is not a full cradle-to-grave biopic but focuses on a specific era in Bruce Springsteen's life. Set after the commercial success of his 1980 album The River, which included the hit 'Hungry Heart' and topped the Billboard 200 for four weeks, the film explores Springsteen's decision to create the introspective, acoustic Nebraska album. This project peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, prioritizing artistic vision over commercial appeal.
Written and directed by Scott Cooper, the movie draws from Warren Zanes' 2023 book Deliver Me from Nowhere and elements of Springsteen's 2016 autobiography Born to Run. Jeremy Allen White, known for his Emmy-winning role in The Bear, portrays Springsteen, with supporting performances by Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, Stephen Graham, and Odessa Young. Music supervision was handled by Jeremiah Fraites, co-founder of The Lumineers, who shares a New Jersey upbringing with Springsteen.
Box Office and Reception
As of Sunday, November 16, 2025, the film has earned $40.2 million globally, according to boxofficemojo.com. This places it at No. 20 on Billboard's ranking of the 25 highest-grossing musician biopics, surpassing films like The Doors ($34.5 million) and Selena ($35.8 million) but trailing higher earners such as Bohemian Rhapsody ($910.8 million). Critics have given mixed reviews, though White and Strong's performances have drawn praise. The slower-than-expected start reflects the film's niche focus on a less mainstream chapter of Springsteen's career.