I Want My MTV (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2019, I Want My MTV is a music and documentary film directed by Tyler Measom, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is about the formation of a music channel that has shaped modern pop culture. On August 1, 1981, the life of a whole generation of Americans changed forever - on this day MTV began its broadcasting day, making VJ a new teen hero and creating a canon of music video as a vivid artistic statement.
Who’s in it. I Want My MTV stars Pauly Shore as Self (archive footage), Sting as Self, Benji Madden and Benji Madden as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, I Want My MTV sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Want My MTV page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Want My MTV tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Want My MTV (2019)?
- In CA, I Want My MTV is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Want My MTV worth watching?
- I Want My MTV holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I Want My MTV?
- I Want My MTV stars Pauly Shore, Sting, Benji Madden, Benji Madden and Michael Nesmith.
- When was I Want My MTV released?
- I Want My MTV was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.