Watch Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks (2026) Online Free
Punk music icons, Lunachicks, reunite after 20 years in an unfiltered, hilarious, and electric documentary. Packed with rare archival footage, the film traces their rise from gritty NYC teens to feminist trailblazers of the 90s grunge era. Fans and newcomers alike will thrill as the band recounts old antics, rekindles bonds, and embarks on their long-awaited journey back to the stage.
Cast
Gina Volpe, Sydney Silver, Sindi Benezra Valsamis, Theo Kogan, Chip Engliush, Kate Schellenbach, Becky Wreck, Donita Sparks, Jennifer Finch, Jeanne Fury, Miss Guy, Debbie Harry
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