When the Applause Died (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1990, When the Applause Died is a documentary film directed by Nick Bougas, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Hollywood's glittering stars and starlets have always been the envy of the movie-going public. With their fame, wealth and lush lifestyles, they epitomize the "good life" we find so glamorous. Yet every pleasure has its price, and sometimes bearing the burden of fame can be an overwhelming task. All too often, celebrities find refuge and solace in a bottle of booze, a vial of pills, or a dirty syringe...and destroy their careers, families, and lives in the process. Through exclusive footage and little known facts, “When The Applause Died” takes an uncensored, shocking look at Hollywood's brightest stars and music's hottest rockers who burned out and faded away due to their own self-abuse.
Who’s in it. When the Applause Died stars Paul Durris as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, When the Applause Died sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Applause Died page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Applause Died 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 When the Applause Died (1990)?
- In US, When the Applause Died is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When the Applause Died worth watching?
- When the Applause Died holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in When the Applause Died?
- When the Applause Died stars Paul Durris.
- When was When the Applause Died released?
- When the Applause Died was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.