Live Aid
“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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About Live Aid
Live Aid is a 1985 English-language music and documentary film directed by Kenneth Shapiro and Vincent Scarza. The cast is led by Bob Dylan, B.B. King, Cher. It has a runtime of 16h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 100 ratings.
Live Aid was produced by BBC and MTV and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on July 13, 1985. At the box office it grossed around $150 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kenneth Shapiro, Vincent Scarza
- Release date
- July 13, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $150 million
- Production
- BBC, MTV
Live Aid cast & crew
Live Aid was directed by Kenneth Shapiro and Vincent Scarza.
The cast features Bob Dylan as Self, B.B. King as Self, Cher as Self, David Bowie as Self, Paul McCartney as Self, and Tina Turner as Self.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Hal Uplinger.
Is Live Aid worth watching?
Live Aid holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 52 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed music films.
At 16h 0m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy music and documentary, Live Aid is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Live Aid
Bob Dylan
Self
B.B. King
Self
Cher
Self
David Bowie
Self
Paul McCartney
Self
Tina Turner
Self
Elton John
Self
Teddy Pendergrass
Self
Eric Clapton
Self
Lionel Richie
Self
Joan Baez
Self
Grace Slick
Self
Live Aid — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Live Aid in United States?
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▸What language is Live Aid in?
Live Aid is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Live Aid?
Live Aid runs 16 hours 0 minutes (960 minutes).
▸What is Live Aid rated?
It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 52 ratings.
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