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Duran Duran: There's Something You Should Know is a 2018 music documentary directed by Zoe Dobson. The film chronicles the rise and fall, then return to the top, of the iconic band Duran Duran over the course of four decades. The film is primarily comprised of interviews with the band members - Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Simon Le Bon, Roger Taylor, and Andy Taylor (who departed the band in 1986) - as well as other music industry insiders, such as producer Nile Rodgers and MTV founder Bob Pittman. These interviews are supplemented by archival footage of the band's performances, music videos, and various media appearances over the years.

The documentary begins by exploring the band's early years in Birmingham, England, and their formation in 1978. From there, the film dives into the band's meteoric rise to fame in the early 1980s, fueled by hits like "Rio," "Hungry Like the Wolf," and "Girls on Film." The band became MTV darlings and worldwide stars, with legions of adoring fans (known as "Durannies") and a distinctive visual image that was just as much a part of their appeal as their music.

However, as the 1980s drew to a close, Duran Duran's fortunes took a downturn. The band members found themselves at odds with each other over creative differences, as well as struggling with drug addiction and personal problems. By the mid-1990s, Duran Duran had fallen out of favor with both critics and the public, and were playing gigs in small clubs to sparse audiences.

But as the band members explain in the film, they never gave up on Duran Duran. With a renewed sense of purpose, they began working on new music in the early 2000s and released the album "Astronaut" in 2004. The album was met with critical acclaim and fan enthusiasm, setting the stage for a successful comeback for the band.

Duran Duran's perseverance paid off as they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. Duran Duran: There's Something You Should Know is an intimate look at a band that has had more than their fair share of ups and downs, but whether at the height of their popularity or struggling in obscurity, always remained true to their vision and passionate about their music.

Duran Duran: There's Something You Should Know is a 2018 documentary with a runtime of 58 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.6.