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One Direction: This Is How We Do It

One Direction: This Is How We Do It

2012
61 min
10 / 10
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Take a deeper look inside their fast track to stardom. From X Factor finalists to leading the resurgence of the “British Invasion”. One Direction is our generations answer…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Maureen Goldthorpe
Starring
Rachael Naylor

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

enthusiastic nostalgic informative predictable celebratory superficial well-produced generic insightful fan-focused upbeat

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 24, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

One Direction: This Is How We Do It presents itself as an exposé on how a boy band conquered the world, but it rarely ventures beyond the surface. The narrative, driven by interviews with assorted figures from the…

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Arthur Finch
Apr 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

For those who lived and breathed One Direction, 'This Is How We Do It' will likely serve as a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The film chronicles their journey from X Factor hopefuls to global icons with a…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This documentary is a vibrant testament to the power of modern pop and the phenomenon that was One Direction. 'This Is How We Do It' excels in its ambitious scope, aiming to explain not just the band's success…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 24, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

As a dissection of a pop culture moment, 'This Is How We Do It' is surprisingly thin. The film promises insight into the 'fast track to stardom' but largely delivers a series of talking heads reiterating the obvious:…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

One Direction: This Is How We Do It offers a glossy, if somewhat superficial, glimpse into the whirlwind rise of the boy band phenomenon. The film’s strength lies in its access, presenting interviews with managers and industry figures…

FAQs

While the film's narrative is globally focused on One Direction's rise, its exploration of their impact on the 'British Invasion' and their comparison to The Beatles holds universal appeal for music fans. The insight into their fast track to stardom, provided by managers and industry experts, offers a behind-the-scenes look that transcends geographical boundaries. Australian audiences can expect to gain a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon that captivated millions worldwide.