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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

1985Movie52 min

DocumentaryMusic
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A nostalgic, wholesome music movie about a real life story and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.

Feels like

  • Music Documentary
  • 1980s Pop Culture
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Charity Anthem
  • Celebrity Collaboration
  • Nostalgic Retrospective
  • Making-of Feature
  • Wholesome Content
  • Historical Context

Cast

24 of 47

Crew

Directed by
Tom Trbovich
Written by
Mikal Gilmore

Everyone

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Facts

January 28, 1985 · 52 min · Music, Documentary

Released
January 28, 1985
Runtime
52 min
Genres
Music, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song?"

Questions about We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

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Where can I stream We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song?

The RokuHooplaNight Flight+FawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song streams on Night Flight+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.1).

Is We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.