Avicii - I'm Tim: Release details, plot, cast and more about Netflix's documentary on the legendary DJ

The Swedish DJ whose demise left the world stunned is getting a tribute from Henrik Burman with Avicii - I'm Tim. The documentary film tells the story of Tim Bergling via interviews with celebrities like Chris Martin, Nile Rodgers, David Guetta, and more.

Avicii was known for singles like Levels, True, Wake Me Up, and more. He died by suicide while on a holiday. No foul play was involved, as the authorities looking at the case cleared this up later. His family explained in a letter that he was going through a lot of stress that was affecting his mental well-being.

Tim's family wrote that:

Tim was not made for the business machine he found himself in; he was a sensitive guy who loved his fans but shunned the spotlight.

His last album was released posthumously under the title Tim.

Avicii - I'm Tim release details explored

Avicii - I'm Tim was most recently released on Netflix on December 31, 2024, but the documentary's premiere first happened at the Tribeca Film Festival. The release also includes Avicci's final performance he gave at Ushuaia Ibiza in 2016.

Production of the documentary began in 2019, when the director, Henrik Burman, wanted to challenge the public image of the popular DJ. More than pouring light on the Avicii side, he wanted to explore the Tim side of him.

Plot details on Avicii's documentary

A lot of content is presented in Avicii - I'm Tim which includes behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with celebrities like David Guetta, Chris Martin, and more. The synopsis of the documentary reads:

"This is the story of Tim Bergling, a shy and insecure boy who, without realizing it, suddenly created one of the world's most loved artists - Avicii."

Fans who have watched the documentary explain that it sheds light on how the life of a simple boy can become overwhelming by a meteoric rise to stardom. It is also on great insight into the works the artist delivered throughout his career. Avicii's career was one instance that shows how an artist pours his soul into his creations.

Who are in Avicii - I'm Tim?

There are a lot of people associated with Avicii who will be appearing in the latest documentary. This includes Tim Bergling himself, who is presented via the archive footage. The rest of the cast is listed below.

Aloe Blacc - Self
Chris Martin - Self
David Guetta - Self
Jon Bon Jovi - Self (archive footage)
Nile Rodgers - Self
Alex Ebert - Self (archive footage)
Carl Falk - Self
Anki Lidén - Self (Tim's Mother)
Barack Obama - Self (archive footage)
Rihanna - Self (archive footage)
Madonna - Self (archive footage)

Other individuals who used to be in Avicii's crew during the shows are there in Avicii - I'm Tim too.

Throughout his career, Avicii released three studio albums, including True (2013), Stories (2015), and Tim (2019). His work influenced several artists, including Kygo, who said Tim was his biggest inspiration as an artist.

American musician Nile Rodgers, who worked with the artist on the 2014 song Lay Me Down, said: