Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "live-aid"

1. Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)

PG-13 | 134 min | Biography, Drama, Music

The story of the legendary British rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985).

Director: Bryan Singer | Stars: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy

Votes: 592,726 | Gross: $216.43M

2. Live Aid (1985 TV Special)

960 min | Documentary, Music

The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief.

Directors: Vincent Scarza, Kenneth Shapiro | Stars: Bob Geldof, Bryan Adams, Stuart Adamson, Mo Amin

Votes: 2,321

3. Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something (2020)

93 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Documentary about the life of Harry Chapin.

Director: Rick Korn | Stars: Bill Ayres, Jeannine Ayres, Harry Belafonte, Pat Benatar

Votes: 215

4. Ricky! The Movie (2010)

100 min | Comedy

In 1983 Ricky T scored a minor top 20 hit on the international charts ...but just 5 years later Ricky had all but disappeared with only rare sightings, each one more outrageous and ... See full summary »

Director: Liam Firmager | Stars: Peter Donelly, Peter Berzanskis, Marie-Therese Bjornerud, Liana Brener

Votes: 10

5. Queen Under Review 1980-1991 (2006 Video)

78 min | Documentary, Music

A look back at Queen's second decade of music, which included their move into composing movie soundtracks, their historic performance at Live Aid (1985) and Freddie Mercury's decline with AIDS.

Director: Chris Davies | Stars: Sian Jones, Malcolm Dome, Daryl Easlea, Paul Gambaccini

Votes: 6

6. Lohtu (2014 Video)

Approved | 5 min | Short, Music

Music video for Uusi Lastensairaala 2017. 18 singers and music makers from Finland, plus footage from Finnish families. A celebration of life and joyful times, it's a montage of moments in people's lives from young children to elderly.

Director: Dome Karukoski | Stars: Cheek, Chisu, Samuli Edelmann, Peter Franzén

Votes: 8

7. 13 Moments That Made Freddie Mercury and Queen (2019 TV Movie)

68 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

This documentary examines the extraordinary story of Freddie Mercury and how he went from being a refugee to one of Britain's favourite rock stars, as well as his tragic early death and why he has proved such an enduring musical icon.

Director: Mark Turnbull | Stars: Tracy-Ann Oberman, John Aizlewood, Phil Alexander, Chris Dummett

Votes: 19

8. 20 to 1 (2005–2019)
Episode: Moments That Stopped the World (2006)

Documentary

Bert Newton counts down unforgettable moments and iconic images from world events from 20 to 1.

Stars: Bert Newton, Buzz Aldrin, Vanessa Amorosi, Neil Armstrong

9. Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story (2024)
Episode: It's Tricky (2024)

TV-MA | 50 min | Documentary, Music

RUN DMC's fame grows exponentially, but they struggle to find a consistent voice within hip-hop.

Director: Kirk Fraser | Stars: Run-D.M.C., Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, Jam Master Jay

Votes: 19

10. Top of the Box (2018– )
Episode: 1985 (2018)

94 min | Documentary

Matthew Kelly takes a look back at some of the most popular programmes on British television in 1985 from sitcoms to soap operas. Judith Chalmers recounts some of her globe-trotting adventures presenting Wish You Were Here...? (1974).

Director: Tim Hopewell | Stars: Matthew Kelly, John Altman, Rustie Lee, Janet Ellis

Votes: 5