“Springsteen” Lights Up the Screen at Indian Lake Theater

A big-hearted music film comes to the Central Adirondacks.

If you’ve ever rolled the windows down, turned the volume up, and let a Bruce Springsteen song carry you down the road, this one’s for you. “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” is coming to the Indian Lake Theater for a limited run December 19–21, 2025, giving Adirondack audiences a chance to experience the power, poetry, and grit of The Boss on the big screen.

This isn’t just a movie—it’s a shared experience. The kind that makes you hum along in your seat, nod knowingly at the lyrics, and leave the theater with a song stuck in your head (and not mad about it).

**A deeper look at the story behind Springsteen’s Nebraska.**

At the heart of “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” is the making of Nebraska, Bruce Springsteen’s stark 1982 solo album—recorded not in a studio with the E Street Band, but alone on a four-track cassette recorder in his New Jersey bedroom.

Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen — Jeremy Allen White portrays Bruce Springsteen.

The film zeroes in on a pivotal moment in Springsteen’s life, when success loomed large after The River, yet he felt compelled to strip everything away. The story explores Springsteen during a period of deep introspection and depression, grappling with isolation, creative pressure, and intrusive thoughts as he searched for something honest, finite, and true.

The result was Nebraska: an album filled with haunted characters, moral reckoning, and emotional restraint—songs that whisper instead of shout, and linger long after they end.

You don’t need to be a die-hard fan to enjoy this movie. If you’ve ever connected with a lyric, a melody, or a moment in one of his songs, this film gives you a deeper appreciation for why his work still matters.

Talented cast and crew.

The film stars Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen, delivering a performance that critics have praised for its quiet intensity and emotional precision rather than imitation. White captures Springsteen not as a stadium icon, but as a working artist wrestling with doubt, purpose, and the cost of authenticity.

Bruce Springsteen's album Nebraska — The film depicts the story behind the recording of Springsteen’s 1982 solo album, *Nebraska.*

The supporting cast includes Jeremy Strong (Succession) as manager Jon Landau, whose steady presence underscores the creative tension between commercial momentum and artistic necessity.

Directed by Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart, Hostiles), the film is deliberately intimate in scale. Cooper’s restrained, character-driven approach mirrors the spare sound of Nebraska itself, allowing silence, shadow, and small moments to carry as much weight as dialogue.

High acclaim for “Springsteen.”

“Springsteen” has earned strong praise for its intimacy and emotional honesty. One reviewer called it “a powerful reminder of why Bruce Springsteen’s music still feels personal, urgent, and deeply American.” Another described it as “moving, reflective, and filled with moments that feel like a conversation between the artist and the audience.”

Critics have also highlighted how accessible the film feels—even for casual listeners. Rather than leaning into mythology, it focuses on humanity, creativity, and connection. In other words, it’s heartfelt without being heavy, and inspiring without trying too hard.

Why see it at Indian Lake Theater?

There’s something especially fitting about watching “Springsteen” in a small-town theater in the Adirondacks. Indian Lake Theater is known for creating cozy, community-centered movie nights—and this film practically begs to be seen that way.

Make a night of it. Grab dinner locally, settle into your seat, and enjoy a film that’s as much about shared experience as it is about music. It’s the kind of movie that sparks conversation on the way out the door.

Jeremy Allen White plays Bruce Springsteen in a movie. — Photo credit: Macall Polay: 20th Century Studios

Event details at a glance.

Film: “Springsteen”

Dates: December 19–21, 2025

Location: Indian Lake Theater, Indian Lake, NY

Perfect for: Music lovers, road-trip soundtrack curators, longtime fans, and anyone who believes a good song can tell a great story

Final note from ADK Taste.

Winter weekends in the Adirondacks are made for experiences like this—warm theaters, meaningful stories, and a strong sense of place. If Bruce Springsteen’s music has ever meant something to you, this is a screening worth putting on your calendar.

For more information and to buy tickets online, visit the Indian Lake Theater website or Facebook page.