Pink Floyd: The Wall

Name: Pink Floyd: The Wall
Genre: Music, Drama
Released: 1982-07-14
Cast: Bob Geldof, Christine Hargreaves, James Laurenson, Eleanor David, Kevin McKeon

1982 | 95 min | Music, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Audiences rate it highly (8.0 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
AudiencesStrong
8.0 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerSolid
$22 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 219K people sought it out in the past year