Prince: Unauthorized (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1992, Prince: Unauthorized is a music and documentary film directed by Bill Pohlad, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. The people usually left in a superstar’s wake — first managers, original band members, childhood friends — are good sources for two things: rare memorabilia and dirt. Unfortunately Prince: Unauthorized provides neither. This 50-minute documentary about Prince’s early years in Minneapolis tries to dissect the man by examining the boy. But though the filmmakers have excavated relatives, mentors, and grainy black-and-white photos of His Royal Badness sporting an outsize Afro, not one offers much insight into what makes this one-man music industry tick.
Who’s in it. Prince: Unauthorized stars Prince as Himself (archive footage), Owen Husney, Chris Moon and Pepé Willie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Prince: Unauthorized has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prince: Unauthorized page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prince: Unauthorized tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prince: Unauthorized (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prince: Unauthorized change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prince: Unauthorized worth watching?
- Prince: Unauthorized holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Prince: Unauthorized?
- Prince: Unauthorized stars Prince, Owen Husney, Chris Moon, Pepé Willie and Chazz Smith.
- When was Prince: Unauthorized released?
- Prince: Unauthorized was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.