Rotten Tomatoes
Submit search Movies Tv shows RT App News Showtimes

We Are the Shaggs

Play trailer We Are the Shaggs 2026 1h 38m Documentary Music Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist Tomatometer Popcornmeter
Tomatometer 4 Reviews Popcornmeter 0 Ratings

Critics Reviews

View More
Damon Wise Deadline Hollywood Daily Sep 16, 2026
This charming doc sees them for who they really and were, pushing past the “outsider art” label to arrive at something much more dignified, personal and, ultimately, moving. Go to Full Review Nadine Whitney The Curb Sep 12, 2026
Irresistible. Even if you find the music unlistenable, it’s hard to deny the innocence and openness that the Wiggin sisters put both into their songs and into their wonderful reminiscing. Go to Full Review Rodrigo Perez The Playlist Sep 9, 2026
C+
It’s very possible that, for audiences who have never heard of The Shaggs, this unconventional band and its bizarre backstory might make for a mildly delightful documentary. Go to Full Review Annette Basile FILMINK (Australia) Sep 9, 2026
16/20
… a great documentary about some god awful music. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

View All

Ken Kwapis

Director

Ken Kwapis

Screenwriter

Reynolds Anderson

Producer

Jeremy Seifert

Producer

Jeremy Seifert

Cinematographer

Emily O'Brien

Film Editor

Movie Info

Director
Ken Kwapis
Producer
Reynolds Anderson, Jeremy Seifert
Screenwriter
Ken Kwapis
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 38m
Join The Newsletter Join The Newsletter Cookie Settings