
Can't Stop the Music
Seen it?1980 | 124 min | Comedy, Music
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
Trailer
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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