The Cure: Play Out (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1991, The Cure: Play Out is a music film, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. The two-hour film collects various live and rehearsal performances by The Cure from early 1991, including some of the band’s “MTV Unplugged” appearance and pre-release airings of a few cuts that would make Wish cuts and one very notable track that wouldn’t: “The Big Hand,” a fan favourite that would inexplicably wind up a B-side.
Who’s in it. The Cure: Play Out stars Robert Smith, Porl Thompson, Simon Gallup and Perry Bamonte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Cure: Play Out has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cure: Play Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cure: Play Out tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cure: Play Out (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cure: Play Out change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cure: Play Out worth watching?
- The Cure: Play Out holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cure: Play Out?
- The Cure: Play Out stars Robert Smith, Porl Thompson, Simon Gallup, Perry Bamonte and Boris Williams.
- When was The Cure: Play Out released?
- The Cure: Play Out was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.