
And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story
Seen it?1999 | 89 min | Music, Drama, TV Movie
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for music lovers and anyone who's survived a family wedding. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. If you loved What's Love Got to Do with It or Dreamgirls, start here. Relationships are put under a microscope, for better or worse.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 29 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Based on the autobiography of Sonny Bono, this film focuses on the volatile relationship between Sonny and Cher during the early 60's to their messy divorce in the late 70's.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Burton Morris
- Jay UnderwoodSonny Bono
- Renee FaiaCher
- Laura JohnsonGeorgia LaPierre
- Christian LefflerPhil Spector
- Walter FranksLittle Richard
- Bruce NozickArt Rupe
- Marie WilsonMary Bono
- Tom FrykmanDavid Letterman
- Matthew ChaffeeBrian Stone
- Thomas TofelCharlie Green