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Prince: Sign 'o' the Times

1987·Movie
1h 24min·PG-13
80
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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some slapstick and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Show business and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances and direction

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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About

If you go to only one concert this year... the Prince movie is the one!

In 1987, to capitalize on his growing success in Europe, Prince toured extensively to promote the album of the same name and sales increased accordingly. However, the United States remained resistant to his latest album, and sales began to drop; it was at this point that Prince decided to film a live concert promoting the new material, for eventual distribution to theaters in America. Featuring the band that accompanied Prince on his 1987 Sign o' the Times Tour, including dancer Cat Glover, keyboardist Boni Boyer, bassist Levi Seacer, Jr., guitarist Miko Weaver, drummer Sheila E. and former member of The Revolution keyboardist Dr. Fink, the film sees the group perform live on stage (although "U Got the Look" is represented by its promotional music video).
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Prince: Sign 'o' the Times

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Where can I stream Prince: Sign 'o' the Times legally?

Prince: Sign 'o' the Times is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Prince: Sign 'o' the Times worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Prince: Sign 'o' the Times rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Prince: Sign 'o' the Times?

1 h 24 min

Prince: Sign 'o' the Times runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Prince: Sign 'o' the Times?

Critics80
Audiences86

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 86 out of 100, so both groups see Prince: Sign 'o' the Times much the same way.

What language is Prince: Sign 'o' the Times in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Prince: Sign 'o' the Times?

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