Live Aid
“The day the music changed the world”
Synopsis
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"
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1 July 1985 BBC2 - Live Aid trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 8, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$150M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Shapiro, Vincent Scarza
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Geldof
- Original Title
- Live Aid
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16h 24m
- Worldwide Gross
- $150M
- Production Studios
- BBC, MTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Shapiro, Vincent Scarza
Bob Geldof
Hal Uplinger
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth Shapiro
Director
Vincent Scarza
Director
Hal Uplinger
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Live Aid
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What is Live Aid about?
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"
Who directed Live Aid?
Live Aid was directed by Kenneth Shapiro, Vincent Scarza.
Who stars in Live Aid?
The principal cast of Live Aid includes Bob Dylan, B.B. King, Cher, David Bowie, Paul McCartney.
When was Live Aid released and how long is it?
Live Aid was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 16h 24m.
How much did Live Aid make at the box office?
Live Aid grossed $150M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Live Aid?
Live Aid holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).