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Urgh! A Music War

1981·Movie
2h 1min·R

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Urgh! A Music War is a British film released in 1982 featuring performances by punk rock, new wave, and post-punk acts, filmed in 1980. Among the artists featured in the movie are Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), Magazine, The Go-Go's, Toyah Willcox, The Fleshtones, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, X, XTC, Devo, The Cramps, Oingo Boingo, Dead Kennedys, Gary Numan, Klaus Nomi, Wall of Voodoo, Pere Ubu, Steel Pulse, Surf Punks, 999, UB40, Echo & the Bunnymen and The Police. These were many of the most popular groups on the New Wave scene; in keeping with the spirit of the scene, the film also features several less famous acts, and one completely obscure group, Invisible Sex, in what appears to be their only public performance.
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Where can I stream Urgh! A Music War legally?

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Is Urgh! A Music War worth watching?

84
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Urgh! A Music War rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Urgh! A Music War?

2 h 1 min

Urgh! A Music War runs 2 h 1 min.

What language is Urgh! A Music War in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.