Kick Out the Jams: The Story of XFM

6.5
2022 1 hr 30 min Documentary

Titled after the first-ever song to play on their airwaves, Kick Out the Jams follows the development of XFM from its rebellious pirate radio roots in the early 90’s, through to its official FM radio launch in 1997 as a major platform for launching alternative talent into the mainstream. The doc deep-dives into the struggles and influence of the station which gave rise to the likes of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, whose global hits The Office and The Ricky Gervais Show were originally developed while working at the radio station.

  • Cast:
    Ricky Gervais , Stephen Merchant , Pete Doherty , Steve Lamacq , Claire Sturgess

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Solemplex
2022/08/31

To me, this movie is perfection.

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FeistyUpper
2022/09/01

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

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ThedevilChoose
2022/09/02

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

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Guillelmina
2022/09/03

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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