No Sad Songs (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1985, No Sad Songs is a documentary film directed by Nik Sheehan, running about 63 minutes. “The world's first major documentary on AIDS.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jim Black, a 37-year-old Canadian talks about the AIDS that is killing him. He talks about his life and his friends and how his brother's family has rejected him. Catherine Hunt is a Canadian woman whose brother is dying of AIDS. These personal stories are presented with excerpts from a series of performances by Canadian musicians and performance artists in order to give the viewer a bigger picture of the impact of this disease.
Who’s in it. No Sad Songs stars Martha Cronen as Martha, David Maclean as Monologue artist, David Roche as Fireman and David Roche, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, No Sad Songs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Sad Songs page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Sad Songs tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No Sad Songs (1985)?
- In US, No Sad Songs is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is No Sad Songs worth watching?
- No Sad Songs holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in No Sad Songs?
- No Sad Songs stars Martha Cronen, David Maclean, David Roche, David Roche and David Sereda.
- When was No Sad Songs released?
- No Sad Songs was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.