Following its theatrical debut, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere has received mixed reviews from critics. The Bruce Springsteen biopic, starring Jeremy Allen White, earned a modest score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film explores the creation of the Nebraska album through a personal lens of artistry and isolation.
Critics give mixed reviews for Jeremy Allen White-led Bruce Springsteen biopic
Top critics have offered a range of responses to Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. Many praised Jeremy Allen White’s performance while criticizing other aspects of the film. David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter called it “a solemn integrity” effort for portraying Springsteen as a “fragile human being.”
Peter Debruge of Variety stated White “slips easily into the worn denim and sleeveless T-shirts” of the artist. Manohla Dargis of The New York Times described it as “a solid, very likable, very affecting drama,” while Tara Brady (Irish Times) praised White as “wholly convincing in voice, mannerisms and musical performance.”
However, some top critics offered less favorable views. Jonathan Romney from Financial Times called it “a dour, self-important affair,” and Tim Grierson (Screen International) argued it “too often mythologises its subject.”
Odie Henderson (Boston Globe) criticized the screenplay, saying “the clichés get ticked off like clockwork,” and Jake Wilson (Sydney Morning Herald) noted “the core of the story remains vague.” Kevin Maher (The Times) stated it’s “only essential viewing for Springsteen completists.” Siddhant Adlakha (Observer) concluded the film “seldom looks past the pristine surfaces it creates.”
Deliver Me From Nowhere records a mediocre Rotten Tomatoes score
As of October 24, 2025, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere holds a 62% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 114 critic reviews. The biographical drama focuses on the making of Springsteen’s 1982 album Nebraska. Springsteen recorded it on a four-track recorder in his New Jersey home. Jeremy Allen White plays Bruce Springsteen, and Jeremy Strong portrays producer Jon Landau.
While the film has received a “Fresh” score, it falls short of the threshold for “Certified Fresh” status, showing a divided critical response.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon.
