Madonna: Truth or Dare
Seen it?1991 | 119 min | Music, Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. If you loved Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me or HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
From the rains of Japan, through threats of arrest for 'public indecency' in Canada, and a birthday tribute to her father in Detroit, this documentary follows Madonna on her 1990 'Blond Ambition' concert tour. Filmed in black and white, with the concert pieces in glittering MTV color, it is an intimate look at the work of the icon, from a prayer circle before each performance to bed games with the dance troupe afterwards.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$63 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 48K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alek Keshishian
- MadonnaSelf
- Donna DeLorySelf
- Niki HarisSelf
- Warren BeattySelf
- Sandra BernhardSelf
- Jean-Paul GaultierSelf
- Luis CamachoSelf
- Jose XtravaganzaSelf
- Salim GauwloosSelf
- Silvio CicconeSelf