Nothing Compares
Seen it?2022 | 96 min | Documentary, Music
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (99% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. 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 the curious. If you loved Miss Americana or Moonage Daydream, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Since the beginning of her career, Sinéad O’Connor has used her powerful voice to challenge the narratives she was surrounded by while growing up in predominantly Roman Catholic Ireland. Despite her agency, depth and perspective, O’Connor’s unflinching refusal to conform means that she has often been patronized and unfairly dismissed as an attention-seeking pop star.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
99% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Critics' Choice Awards and 1 PGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kathryn Ferguson
- Sinéad O'ConnorSelf (archive footage)
- John ReynoldsSelf
- Margo HarkinSelf
- Kathleen HannaSelf
- Brian D'ArcySelf
- Jeannette ByrneSelf
- Paul ByrneSelf
- Clodagh LatimerSelf
- Mike ClowesSelf
- Kate GarnerSelf