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Live Aid

1985Movie16 h 24 min

Documentary Music

81

GreatGoodWatch score

An epic, nostalgic music movie about history and show business, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The day the music changed the world

Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"

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Historic Concert
Global Music Event
1980s Pop Culture
Iconic Performances
Philanthropic Event
Music History
Feel-Good Event
Spectacular Stage Show

Crew

Directed by: Vincent Scarza, Kenneth Shapiro
Written by: Bob Geldof
Produced by: Hal Uplinger

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Facts

July 13, 1985 · 16 h 24 min · Music, Documentary

Released: July 13, 1985
Runtime: 16 h 24 min
Genres: Music, Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom, United States
Box office: $150 million

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4 questions, like "Is Live Aid worth watching?"

Questions about Live Aid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Live Aid worth watching?

81

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.5).

Is Live Aid okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Live Aid?

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 Live Aid?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.