Tears Are Not Enough (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, Tears Are Not Enough is a music and documentary film directed by John Zaritsky, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. On 10 February 1985, fifty-three of Canada's top performers gathered together to record the song Tears Are Not Enough in an effort to generate aid to famine victims in Africa. This is a behind-the-scenes look at that historic session, filled with moments of excitement, pathos, humor and magic.
Who’s in it. Tears Are Not Enough stars Bryan Adams as Himself, John Candy as Himself, Burton Cummings as Himself and David Foster as Himself, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tears Are Not Enough page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tears Are Not Enough tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tears Are Not Enough (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tears Are Not Enough change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Tears Are Not Enough?
- Tears Are Not Enough stars Bryan Adams, John Candy, Burton Cummings, David Foster and Corey Hart.
- When was Tears Are Not Enough released?
- Tears Are Not Enough was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.