Netflix has officially announced the release date for its highly anticipated documentary on Nick Cave, the enigmatic and poetic icon of alternative music. Titled “Nick Cave: The Fire Inside,” the documentary will premiere globally on September 20, 2025, promising an unfiltered and deeply emotional portrait of one of music’s most revered storytellers.
An Intimate Chronicle of a Musical Legend
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Andrew Dominik, who previously collaborated with Cave on One More Time with Feeling, this new feature dives even deeper. “The Fire Inside” spans Cave’s decades-long career, blending stunning concert footage, archival material, and candid behind-the-scenes moments with intimate interviews that explore themes of grief, love, faith, and artistic rebirth.
The film follows Cave from the early days with The Birthday Party, through the dark grandeur of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, to his recent stripped-back solo work. Netflix promises a narrative as haunting and profound as Cave’s own lyrics — raw, poetic, and unforgettable.
Never-Before-Seen Footage and Collaborations
The documentary includes never-before-seen live performances, early rehearsal sessions, and revealing backstage conversations. Longtime collaborators like Warren Ellis, Kylie Minogue, and even previously unreleased recordings from Cave’s late son, Arthur, feature prominently, providing a deeply personal layer to the story.
Additionally, the film showcases Cave’s foray into other art forms — from screenwriting to sculpture — and how those creative outlets reflect his inner turmoil and resilience.
A Soundtrack of Catharsis
A major highlight of “The Fire Inside” is its cinematic live performances, filmed in grand cathedrals, dimly lit clubs, and festival stages across Europe and Australia. Each song is presented not just as a performance, but as a story — with commentary from Cave himself, discussing the meaning, pain, or miracle behind the music.
Fans will see iconic renditions of tracks like “Into My Arms”, “The Mercy Seat”, “Bright Horses”, and the haunting “Ghosteen Speaks.”
Global Premiere and Netflix’s Musical Focus
With “The Fire Inside,” Netflix continues its expansion into deeply personal music documentaries, following hits like Miss Americana and Quincy. The platform believes this film will resonate with more than just music fans — calling it “a meditation on life, death, creativity, and the enduring flame of expression.”
Coming September 20
Mark your calendars. Nick Cave: The Fire Inside premieres exclusively on Netflix September 20, 2025. It’s more than a documentary — it’s a cinematic confession, a soul laid bare, and a tribute to an artist whose flame refuses to dim.
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