Can't Stop the Music (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1980, Can't Stop the Music is a comedy and music film directed by Nancy Walker, running about 124 minutes. “The Musical Comedy Smash of the 80's!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A loose biography of seminal disco hit-makers The Village People and their composer Jacques Morali.
Who’s in it. Can't Stop the Music stars Alex Briley as Village People: G.I., David Hodo as Village People: Construction Worker, Glenn Hughes as Village People: Leatherman and Randy Jones as Village People: Cowboy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Can't Stop the Music has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Can't Stop the Music page.
If you liked it. Fans of Can't Stop the Music tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Can't Stop the Music (1980)?
- In US, Can't Stop the Music is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Can't Stop the Music worth watching?
- Can't Stop the Music holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Can't Stop the Music?
- Can't Stop the Music stars Alex Briley, David Hodo, Glenn Hughes, Randy Jones and Felipe Rose.
- When was Can't Stop the Music released?
- Can't Stop the Music was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.