Derailroaded (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2005, Derailroaded is a music and documentary film directed by Josh Rubin, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary on the life and music of manic-depressive, paranoid-schizophrenic cult music icon Wild Man Fischer.
Who’s in it. Derailroaded stars Wild Man Fischer as Self, Frank Zappa as Self (archive footage), Don Van Vliet as Self (archive footage) and 'Weird Al' Yankovic as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Derailroaded has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Fandor, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Derailroaded page.
If you liked it. Fans of Derailroaded tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Derailroaded (2005)?
- In US, Derailroaded is available to stream on YouTube TV, Fandor and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Derailroaded worth watching?
- Derailroaded holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Derailroaded?
- Derailroaded stars Wild Man Fischer, Frank Zappa, Don Van Vliet, 'Weird Al' Yankovic and Bill Mumy.
- When was Derailroaded released?
- Derailroaded was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.