Movie

I Want My MTV

★ 7.5(11)20191h 26m

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Director: Tyler Measom, Patrick Waldrop
Release date: 2019-05-01
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: Danish
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

I Want My MTV — trailer

About I Want My MTV

I Want My MTV is a 2019 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Tyler Measom and Patrick Waldrop, starring Pauly Shore, Sting and Benji Madden. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Want My MTV in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The film is about the formation of a music channel that has shaped modern pop culture. On August 1, 1981, the life of a whole generation of Americans changed forever - on this day MTV began its broadcasting day, making VJ a new teen hero and creating a canon of music video as a vivid artistic statement.

Cast

Pauly Shore

Self (archive footage)

Sting

Self

Benji Madden

Self

Michael Nesmith

Self

Norman Lear

Self

Billy Idol

Self

Dee Snider

Self

Michael Ian Black

Self

Pat Benatar

Self

Candy Kugel

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Want My MTV in Ireland?+

I Want My MTV is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is I Want My MTV on Netflix?+

I Want My MTV is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is I Want My MTV?+

I Want My MTV has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in I Want My MTV?+

I Want My MTV stars Pauly Shore, Sting, Benji Madden, Michael Nesmith and Norman Lear.

When did I Want My MTV come out?+

I Want My MTV is a 2019 movie directed by Tyler Measom and Patrick Waldrop.

What genre is I Want My MTV?+

I Want My MTV is Documentary and Music film.

Who directed I Want My MTV?+

I Want My MTV was directed by Tyler Measom and Patrick Waldrop.