Published: October 27, 2025
Bittersweet, inspiring, heartfelt, depressing. These are the words that popped into my head throughout my time watching Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. As I have been a big fan of both Bruce Springsteen and Jeremy Allen White, who plays Springsteen in the film, I jumped at the chance to review the film. Springsteen has this iconic, raspy voice that Jeremy Allen White did such an incredible job at portraying. The film was directed by Scott Cooper, and it is currently rated at 61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 6.7/10 on IMDb, and has a 3.3/5 on Letterboxd.
Jeremy Allen White captures such raw emotion in this role. We follow Springsteen through the troublesome moments when it comes to him dealing with this new fame and how he can balance that with his daily life. One thing that was interesting about the film was the character of Faye (Odessa Young), who is an imaginary character made for this story. Faye’s character was actually inspired by multiple girlfriends that Springsteen had, according to Time Magazine. I watched the movie with my aunt, and she commented that she wishes that it ended with Springsteen going back and reconnecting with Faye. I, however, really liked that it ended with Springsteen connecting more with himself.
This biopic does not jump into the rock n roll aspect of Bruce Springsteen, which I really adore. And they didn’t shy away from showing the depression that Springsteen has struggled with for most of his life. However, it seemed almost subtle in the depiction of the mental illness that he was battling with. It shows that idolized people like musicians and actors have things in their private lives that you may never know about. There were flashbacks to his relationship with his father, who had struggled with alcoholism and mental illness when Bruce was growing up. Throughout the film, I was patiently waiting for the song My Father’s House to be introduced. Out of all of his songs, this one has brought the most comfort to me, especially when I was younger and just started listening to him.
While the film may seem slow-paced, I feel like it is important to remember that this is about the life of a person. Bruce Springsteen may be a superstar in the eyes of the entertainment industry and world, but it is key to keep in mind that this is a human being who has struggled through life experiences. Springsteen has touched so many hearts. I remember being in my dad’s old truck and him lecturing me about how amazing Springsteen, or in his words, The Boss, is. I have inherited my dad’s love for him, and he continues to hold a special place in my heart and music rotation. Jeremy Allen White carried his portrayal of Springsteen very carefully, and it was a breathtaking experience to see him play in such an extraordinary role.
