Urgh! A Music War (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1981, Urgh! A Music War is a music film directed by Derek Burbidge, running about 96 minutes. “Stand up & dance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Urgh! A Music War is a British film released in 1982 featuring performances by punk rock, new wave, and post-punk acts, filmed in 1980. Among the artists featured in the movie are Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), Magazine, The Go-Go's, Toyah Willcox, The Fleshtones, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, X, XTC, Devo, The Cramps, Oingo Boingo, Dead Kennedys, Gary Numan, Klaus Nomi, Wall of Voodoo, Pere Ubu, Steel Pulse, Surf Punks, 999, UB40, Echo & the Bunnymen and The Police. These were many of the most popular groups on the New Wave scene; in keeping with the spirit of the scene, the film also features several less famous acts, and one completely obscure group, Invisible Sex, in what appears to be their only public performance.
Who’s in it. Urgh! A Music War stars Sting as Himself, Stewart Copeland as Himself, Andy Summers as Himself and Devo as Themselves, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Urgh! A Music War 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 Urgh! A Music War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Urgh! A Music War tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Urgh! A Music War (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Urgh! A Music War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Urgh! A Music War worth watching?
- Urgh! A Music War holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Urgh! A Music War?
- Urgh! A Music War stars Sting, Stewart Copeland, Andy Summers, Devo and Gang of Four.
- When was Urgh! A Music War released?
- Urgh! A Music War was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.