Movie

New Wave: Dare to be Different

“The story of the most influential radio station in America”

★ 6.9(12)20171h 35m

New Wave: Dare to be Different is streaming on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ellen Goldfarb
Release date: 2017-04-27
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Roger Senders Productions

About New Wave: Dare to be Different

New Wave: Dare to be Different is a 2017 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Ellen Goldfarb, starring Debbie Harry, Joan Jett and Billy Idol. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch New Wave: Dare to be Different in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Blondie, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, The Clash, The Cure: Over half a billion records sold but you may never have heard of them if not for a small suburban radio station on Long Island, NY: WLIR. In August, 1982, a small group of radio visionaries knew they couldn't compete with the mega-stations in New York City. With one brave decision, they changed the sound of radio forever. Program Director Denis McNamara, the 'LIR crew and the biggest artists of the era tell the story of how they battled the FCC, the record labels, mega-radio and all the conventional rules to create a musical movement that brought the New Wave to America.

Cast

Debbie Harry

Self - Blondie - Singer / Songwriter

Joan Jett

Self - The Runaways, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Singer / Songwriter

Billy Idol

Self - Singer / Songwriter

Nick Rhodes

Self - Duran Duran - singer / songwriter / keyboards

Nancy Abramson

Self - WLIR - DJ

M. King Adkins

Self

Ron Alexenburg

Self - record executive

Sam Ash

Self - Sam Ash Music - owner

Tom Bailey

Self - The Thompson Twins - lead singer

Ivan Baker

Self - Ivan Ivan - producer, manager, executive, DJ

Jeff Beck

Self - WLIR - production director / DJ

Eric Bloom

Self - Blue Oyster Cult - lead singer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch New Wave: Dare to be Different in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream New Wave: Dare to be Different on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is New Wave: Dare to be Different on Netflix?+

New Wave: Dare to be Different is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel.

How long is New Wave: Dare to be Different?+

New Wave: Dare to be Different has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in New Wave: Dare to be Different?+

New Wave: Dare to be Different stars Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, Billy Idol, Nick Rhodes and Nancy Abramson.

When did New Wave: Dare to be Different come out?+

New Wave: Dare to be Different is a 2017 movie directed by Ellen Goldfarb.

What genre is New Wave: Dare to be Different?+

New Wave: Dare to be Different is Documentary and Music film.

Who directed New Wave: Dare to be Different?+

New Wave: Dare to be Different was directed by Ellen Goldfarb.