Simple Plan Celebrates 25th Anniversary with ‘The Kids in the Crowd’ Documentary

Multi-platinum-selling band Simple Plan is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a documentary titled “Simple Plan: The Kids in the Crowd.” Premiering this July 8 on Prime Video, the documentary offers an intimate glimpse into the band's journey as one of Canada's punk rock fan favorites.

In a statement, the band said that the “film captures our journey, struggles, and most memorable moments together.” 

The documentary follows their path to stardom — how they started from doing basement shows in Montreal to crafting anthems such as “Welcome to My Life,” “I'd Do Anything,” and “Perfect.”

“Creating it has been deeply meaningful, and sharing our story is the perfect way to celebrate our 25th anniversary. ‘The Kids in the Crowd’ is about dreaming big and perseverance. It's a story of friendship, brotherhood, and music's transformative power. Our hope is that it encourages people to believe in themselves and inspires a new generation of kids to find their passion, follow their hearts, and maybe even start a band in their own garage or basement… just like we did,” the group added.

Viewers are also in for a treat, as the film gets access to never-before-seen archival footage, along with new interviews with band members and celebrated icons of the punk rock community, including Mark Hoppus (Blink-182), Avril Lavigne, Dexter Holland and Noodles (The Offspring), and Fat Mike (NOFX). 

The documentary is produced by Sphere Media with executive producers Bruno Dubé, Renaud Chassé, and Marie-Hélène Tremblay, and producer Samuel Sauvageau. Didier Charrette directs.

Watch Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan perform “Perfect” aboard the Wish Bus USA:

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