Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher concert documentary, Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger, is being promoted as a look at the chaos behind the scenes of their 2025 world tour, but in actuality, the once-estranged brothers’ relationship on screen offers an endearing look at how the two have matured and accepted each other’s differing personalities. Surprisingly, the Oasis film has heart, music and inspiration. It also serves as a consolation prize for fans like myself who didn’t get to experience the power of the lyrics and musical talent live.
Featuring unprecedented access and never-before-seen footage, the camera follows the brothers from rehearsals through their world tour. Produced by BAFTA and Oscar®-nominated writer, producer and director Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders, A Thousand Blows), the Hulu Original film builds up the tension between the Oasis band members at the start. In retrospect, that tension seems staged, given how close the brothers appear to be for the rest of the film.
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger chronicles the brothers’ tumultuous past and their 15-year rift. However, seeing Liam and Noel walk out hand in hand before every concert is endearing and provides an emotional connection to the band beyond the power of their songs.
Fans are also central to the story. One fan from each country is featured in the film, sharing their emotional connection to Oasis. The band members seem genuinely surprised by the level of devotion from their fans and discover just how timeless their music has become, with a younger generation sharing their love of Oasis alongside an older generation.
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger gives fans an emotional connection to the band in addition to watching two brothers mend their relationship through music.
The brothers end their documentary on an inspirational high note, fittingly inspired by Noel Gallagher’s “Don’t Look Back in Anger” lyrics. Fans leave the documentary on a positive high.
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger opens in select IMAX® theaters and cinemas September 11 before streaming exclusively on Disney+ internationally and on Hulu and Disney+ in the U.S. later this year.
