Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos
Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos is a 2024 American documentary film that follows the story of Harley Flanagan, directed and produced by Rex Miller.
The film premiered at the Doc NYC on November 14, 2024, and was released in the United States on June 20, 2025.
Premise
From a tumultuous Bronx upbringing, the movie chronicles Harley Flanagan's rise to punk stardom at 13, featuring raw NYC footage and interviews with icons like Flea and Ice-T, depicting his transformative journey.Release
Harley Flanagan: Wired For Chaos first had its world premiere at the Doc NYC on November 14, 2024. It also premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival on February 21, 2025. On March 31, 2025, Lightyear Entertainment acquired the worldwide distribution rights to the film, and released the film theatrically in the United States on June 20, 2025.Reception
Critics praised the film for its portrayal of Flanagan's life.Michael Talbot-Haynes of Film Threat stated "Harley Flanagan: Wired For Chaos will be relished by anyone who has stared at an oncoming brick wall and laughed at it. It will flat-out amaze everyone else."
The Hudsonian described the film as “a new and refreshing watch, with no filter every viewer is entitled to a raw, grunge-esc, and serendipitous experience” and commends the depth added by interviews with Flanagan’s friends, including Flea, Ice-T, Henry Rollins, members of the Bad Brains, and Jocko Willink.