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Can't Stop the Music

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1980 | 124 min | Comedy, Music

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 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 anyone looking to switch off and smile and music lovers. Easy company after a long day. A good follow-up to This Is Spinal Tap.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Light on its feet, at 2 hr 4 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • It "won" the Razzie for Worst Picture (and 1 more Razzie).
  • Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

A loose biography of seminal disco hit-makers The Village People and their composer Jacques Morali.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    22% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No real honors on record. "Won" 2 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards, including Worst Picture. Razzies don't count toward the rating.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 71K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nancy Walker

  • Alex BrileyVillage People: G.I.
  • David HodoVillage People: Construction Worker
  • Glenn HughesVillage People: Leatherman
  • Randy JonesVillage People: Cowboy
  • Felipe RoseVillage People: Indian
  • Ray SimpsonVillage People: Policeman
  • Valerie PerrineSamantha Simpson
  • Caitlyn JennerRon White
  • Steve GuttenbergJack Morell
  • Paul SandSteve Waits