Prime Video releases the official key art and trailer for the upcoming four-part docuseries The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, offering an intimate and unfiltered look at the renowned Canadian rock band’s 40-year journey.
Directed by Mike Downie, the series chronicles the triumphs, trials, and deep bonds of brotherhood that defined The Tragically Hip’s rise from small-scale shows to arena rock legends. The docuseries will have its world premiere at TIFF before screening at film festivals across Canada.
The Prime Video launch date will be announced later.
The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal is a story of a band’s unique relationship with their home country, featuring never-before-seen personal and archival footage. The Canadian rock legends share their journey, including hits, misses, friendship, and challenges. The docuseries includes unseen performances, unreleased music, and exclusive access to the band.
The Tragically Hip, consisting of Rob Baker, Gord Downie, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois, and Gord Sinclair, rose to fame with their blend of rock anthems and lyrical poetry. Over their career, they released 14 studio albums, with 9 reaching #1 in Canada, won 17 Juno Awards, and received numerous honors, including induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Their 2016 tour, following Gord Downie’s cancer diagnosis, became a cultural phenomenon.
The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal is produced by Courage Films with support from Ontario Creates and the Canadian government. Mike Downie directs and produces, while Jake Gold serves as executive producer.
