Back to Black (2024)
The Story
This biographical drama delves into the life and career of the iconic British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse. The film chronicles her rise to fame, her tumultuous relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, and her struggles with addiction and mental health. It showcases the events and experiences that inspired the creation of her critically acclaimed album, “Back to Black,” while exploring the complexities of her personal life and the challenges she faced in the spotlight.
The Deets
Rating: R
Concerns: Language Throughout, Drug Use, Nudity, Sexual Content
Runtime: 1h 47m
Genre: Biographical drama, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (theaters): May 17, 2024 (United States)
Production & Crew
Distributor: StudioCanal, Focus Features
Production Co: Monumental Pictures
Director(s): Sam Taylor-Johnson
Producer(s): Alison Owen, Debra Hayward
Writer(s): Matt Greenhalgh
Cinematography: Polly Morgan
Music: Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
Editor: Mark Eckersley
Costumes: PC Williams
Main Cast
Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse
Jack O’Connell as Blake Fielder-Civil
Eddie Marsan as Mitch Winehouse
Lesley Manville as Janis Winehouse
Juliet Cowan as Georgette Civil
Hair & Makeup Crew
Maia Brook, junior artist (credit only)
Peta Dunstall, Makeup & Hair Designer
Carl Illingworth, Crowd Daily Hair and Makeup Trainee
Samuel James, wig maker
Rachel Lennon, Personal Hair & Makeup Designer: Jack O’Connell
Chris Lyons, special effects teeth
Liz Martins, Makeup & Hair Daillie crowd / crowd daillie hair & makeup / crowd daily makeup & hair artist
Tamara Meade, makeup and hair artist
Kate Morton, Junior Hair and Makeup Artist
Tabitha Nottage, crowd daily hair & makeup trainee
Nicola Sacks, hair and makeup junior
Lily Sumner, Hair and Makeup Artist
Louise Young, makeup artist
Catherine Gibbons, junior crowd hair and makeup daily (uncredited)
Costume Crew
Justine Arbuthnot, crowd costume supervisor
Beth Bilcliffe, crowd daily
Marianna Bourmpoula, Principal Standby / costume standby
Luanna Briggs, Costume Daily
Jamie Currier, junior pattern cutter
Geanie Cussons, costume coordinator
Nicole Denny, junior costume coordinator
Nazareno Di Nicola, assistant costume designer
Misty Griffiths, assistant costume designer
Maximilian Hennah, set costumer: daily
Jay Hudson, junior assistant costume designer
Maya James, junior assistant costume designer
Molly Langford, assistant costume designer
Violette Marrel, costume trainee
Olivia Meeks, Costume Daily
James Parker, crowd fitter and standby
Heather Marie Patching, Truck costume supervisor
Bryson Penn, costumer: NY unit
Michael Saal, Key Textile Artist
Shyanne Sanders, crowd costume standby
Kelsey Sasportas, wardrobe supervisor: New York unit
Emily Thomson, costume standby
Sarah Thornton, junior costume coordinator
Ray Wooldridge, costume supervisor