The film was a financial success, grossing over $5 million internationally on a $1 million budget.
The film has been compared to the similarly themed book 'The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story of Rock and Roll's Best-Kept Secret', which chronicles the stories of uncredited studio musicians.
Premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
In 2023, it was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress deeming it "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant."