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You're Watching Video Music Box

2021Movie2 h 0 min

DocumentaryMusic
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–67%

A nostalgic, hopeful music movie about show business and pop culture.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

The untold story of the world’s longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay since 1983, VMB gave a platform to artists like Jay-Z, Nas and Mary J. Blige before they hit it big. Host Ralph McDaniels’ archives — amassed over nearly 40 years — reveal the show’s importance to numerous big-name musicians, as well as to the kids that grew up watching.

Feels like

  • Hip Hop History
  • Music Documentary
  • Cultural Impact
  • New York City
  • Archival Footage
  • Pop Culture Phenomenon
  • Community Story
  • Nostalgic
  • Influential Media
  • Unsung Heroes

Cast

24 of 50

Crew

Directed by
Nas
Written by
Steve Rivo, Andre Wilkins
Produced by
Mimi Valdés, Ralph McDaniels

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 3, 2021 · 2 h 0 min · Strong Language

Released
December 3, 2021
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Music, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream You're Watching Video Music Box?"

Questions about You're Watching Video Music Box

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream You're Watching Video Music Box?

fuboTVParamount+Paramount+ with Showtime

In the United States, You're Watching Video Music Box streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, and Paramount+ with Showtime. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is You're Watching Video Music Box worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.6).

Is You're Watching Video Music Box okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching You're Watching Video Music Box?

BleakHopeful

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

Is You're Watching Video Music Box plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.