The Greatest Night in Pop
“The untold story behind "We Are the World."”
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.
Where to watch The Greatest Night in Pop in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open The Greatest Night in Pop there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Greatest Night in Pop streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Greatest Night in Pop
The Greatest Night in Pop is a 2024 English-language documentary and music film directed by Bao Nguyen. The cast is led by Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Greatest Night in Pop was produced by Dorothy St Pictures, MakeMake, and MRC and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on January 19, 2024, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Bao Nguyen
- Release date
- January 19, 2024
- OTT release
- January 29, 2024
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- Dorothy St Pictures, MakeMake, MRC
The Greatest Night in Pop cast & crew
The Greatest Night in Pop was directed by Bao Nguyen.
The cast features Lionel Richie as Self, Bruce Springsteen as Self, Dionne Warwick as Self, Kenny Loggins as Self, Huey Lewis as Self, and Cyndi Lauper as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Caleb Heller and it was produced by Lionel Richie and Angus Wall.
Is The Greatest Night in Pop worth watching?
The Greatest Night in Pop holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 290 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and music, The Greatest Night in Pop is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Greatest Night in Pop
In United States, you can stream The Greatest Night in Pop on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on January 29, 2024.
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Cast of The Greatest Night in Pop
Lionel Richie
Self
Bruce Springsteen
Self
Dionne Warwick
Self
Kenny Loggins
Self
Huey Lewis
Self
Cyndi Lauper
Self
Sheila E.
Self
Smokey Robinson
Self
Michael Jackson
Self (archive footage)
Stevie Wonder
Self (archive footage)
Quincy Jones
Self (archive footage)
Tina Turner
Self (archive footage)
The Greatest Night in Pop — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Greatest Night in Pop in United States?
The Greatest Night in Pop is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Greatest Night in Pop on Netflix?
Yes — The Greatest Night in Pop is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Greatest Night in Pop in?
The Greatest Night in Pop is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Greatest Night in Pop?
The Greatest Night in Pop runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is The Greatest Night in Pop rated?
The Greatest Night in Pop is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 290 ratings.
▸When did The Greatest Night in Pop release on OTT?
The Greatest Night in Pop became available digitally on January 29, 2024.
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