Live Aid(1985)
The day the music changed the world
Live Aid Synopsis
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...!"
Live Aid (1985) is a music and documentary film directed by Kenneth Shapiro, released on July 13, 1985 with a runtime of 16h. It stars Bob Dylan, B.B. King, Cher and David Bowie. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenneth Shapiro
- Writers:
- Bob Geldof
- Producers:
- Hal Uplinger
- Production:
- BBC, MTV
- Revenue:
- $150,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Live Aid (1985) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Live Aid before you stream it.
Live Aid Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Live Aid.
1 July 1985 BBC2 - Live Aid trailer
Trailer
Live aid - 1985 USA For Africa - We Are The World
Featurette
Live Aid Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bob Dylan
as Self
B.B. King
as Self
Cher
as Self
David Bowie
as Self
Paul McCartney
as Self
Tina Turner
as Self
Elton John
as Self
Teddy Pendergrass
as Self
Eric Clapton
as Self
Lionel Richie
as Self
Joan Baez
as Self
Grace Slick
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kenneth Shapiro, written by Bob Geldof, produced by Hal Uplinger.
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Live Aid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 54 ratings.
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Live Aid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Live Aid online?
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Who stars in Live Aid?
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The main cast of Live Aid (1985) includes Bob Dylan, B.B. King, Cher, David Bowie and Paul McCartney. The film was directed by Kenneth Shapiro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Live Aid released?
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Live Aid was released on July 13, 1985 and runs for 16h.
Is Live Aid worth watching?
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Live Aid (1985) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Live Aid?
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Yes. The official Live Aid trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.