- Acclaimed Flop: Budget, $15 million. Box office, $11,901,145 (domestic), $17,736,480 (worldwide). Despite glowing reviews by critics, this film fell flat when it opened in August.
- Actor-Shared Background: Rob Brydon, who plays Matt's father, is an avowed Springsteen fan in real life.
- Approval of God: Bruce Springsteen approved and supported the film from early on, allowing the use of his songs and lyrics.
- Inspiration for the Work:
- British Pakistani journalist Sarfraz Manzoor, a co-writer on the film, is referred to in the credits as "the real Javed," with pictures of his real friends and family paralleling characters in the story. The film is based on his memoir.
- The works and life of Springsteen play a key role in the film.
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