
Prince: Sign 'o' the Times
Seen it?1987 | 84 min | Music, Documentary
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop 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 Woodstock, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
In 1987, to capitalize on his growing success in Europe, Prince toured extensively to promote the album of the same name and sales increased accordingly. However, the United States remained resistant to his latest album, and sales began to drop; it was at this point that Prince decided to film a live concert promoting the new material, for eventual distribution to theaters in America. Featuring the band that accompanied Prince on his 1987 Sign o' the Times Tour, including dancer Cat Glover, keyboardist Boni Boyer, bassist Levi Seacer, Jr., guitarist Miko Weaver, drummer Sheila E. and former member of The Revolution keyboardist Dr. Fink, the film sees the group perform live on stage (although "U Got the Look" is represented by its promotional music video).
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Prince
- PrinceSelf
- Sheila E.Self
- Levi Seacer Jr.Self
- Miko WeaverSelf
- Dr. FinkSelf
- Boni BoyerSelf
- Eric LeedsSelf
- Atlanta BlissSelf
- Cat GloverSelf
- Wally SaffordSelf