The Greatest Night in Pop(2024)
The untold story behind "We Are the World."
The Greatest Night in Pop Synopsis
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.
The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) is a documentary and music film directed by Bao Nguyen, released on January 19, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick and Kenny Loggins. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 310 ratings.
- Director:
- Bao Nguyen
- Producers:
- Lionel Richie, Julia Nottingham, Harriet Sternberg
- Cinematographer:
- Caleb Heller
- Production:
- Dorothy St Pictures, MakeMake, MRC
- Status:
- Released
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The Greatest Night in Pop Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lionel Richie
as Self
Bruce Springsteen
as Self
Dionne Warwick
as Self
Kenny Loggins
as Self
Huey Lewis
as Self
Cyndi Lauper
as Self
Sheila E.
as Self
Smokey Robinson
as Self
Michael Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
Stevie Wonder
as Self (archive footage)
Quincy Jones
as Self (archive footage)
Tina Turner
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Bao Nguyen, produced by Lionel Richie, Julia Nottingham and Harriet Sternberg.
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The Greatest Night in Pop Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 310 ratings.
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The Greatest Night in Pop – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Greatest Night in Pop online?
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The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Greatest Night in Pop?
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The main cast of The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) includes Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Loggins and Huey Lewis. The film was directed by Bao Nguyen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Greatest Night in Pop released?
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The Greatest Night in Pop was released on January 19, 2024 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Greatest Night in Pop worth watching?
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The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 310 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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