Bad News Tour (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 8.6
Released in 1983, Bad News Tour is a comedy, music and documentary film directed by Sandy Johnson, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary crew films heavy metal band Bad News as they have trouble starting their van, pick up a schoolgirl groupie, and meet up with rock journalist Sally at a motorway service station where they argue about the cost of sausage and chips.
Who’s in it. Bad News Tour stars Adrian Edmondson as Vim Fuego/Alan Metcalfe, Rik Mayall as Colin Grigson, Nigel Planer as Den Dennis and Peter Richardson as Spider "Eight-Legs" Webb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, Bad News Tour sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bad News Tour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad News Tour tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad News Tour (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bad News Tour change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bad News Tour worth watching?
- Bad News Tour holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bad News Tour?
- Bad News Tour stars Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson and Jennifer Saunders.
- When was Bad News Tour released?
- Bad News Tour was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.