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Pink Floyd: The Wall

The memories. The madness. The music... The movie.

8.0(1,727)19821h 35m7

A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.

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Status
Released
Budget
$12M
Box office
$22.2M
Language
English
  • rock 'n' roll
  • rock star
  • berlin wall
  • paranoia
  • wall
  • descent into madness
  • rock musical
  • adult animation

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Alan Parker

Produced in

United Kingdom

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereRNew York City6 Aug 1982
    • Theatrical (limited)R13 Aug 1982
    • TheatricalR17 Sept 1982
    • PhysicalRVHS1 Nov 1983
    • PhysicalRDeluxe Edition LaserDisc4 Sept 1991
    • PhysicalRDeluxe Edition VHS7 Dec 1994
    • PhysicalRWidescreen Collector's Edition LaserDisc30 Jul 1997
    • PhysicalRDVD2 Dec 1999
    • PhysicalR25th Anniversary Edition DVD25 Jan 2005
  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereEmpire, Leicester Square14 Jul 1982
    • Theatrical15Originally rated AA14 Jul 1982
    • PhysicalVHS1 Apr 1983
    • Physical15DVD7 Feb 2000
    • Physical15VHS21 Feb 2000
    • Physical1525th Anniversary Edition DVD5 Jun 2006
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalM3 Dec 1982
  • CanadaCA

    • PhysicalDVD2 Dec 1999
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Theatrical+1825 Nov 1982
  • BelgiumBE

    • Theatrical23 Sept 1982
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical1614 Mar 1983
  • ColombiaCO

    • Theatrical21 Oct 1982
  • CzechiaCZ

    • TheatricalU8 Jun 1995
  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical1515 Oct 1982
  • FinlandFI

    • TheatricalK-1619 Nov 1982
  • FranceFR

    • Premiere12Cannes Film Festival23 May 1982
    • Theatrical1214 Jul 1982

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Pink Floyd: The Wall was released on 14 July 1982.

Audience reviews

2
  • F

    Filipe Manuel Neto

    10/15/2023

    2/10

    **Pink Floyd's music works on its own. As a film, it's a waste of time.** I don't know if Pink Floyd were aware of the impact that “The Wall” would have when they released it. Today, there is some consensus in considering it one of the best rock albums ever and “Another Brick in the Wall” has become an anthem for teenage rebellion, which does not conform to the rules, dictates and conventions. And I feel free to s…

  • C

    CinemaSerf

    6/15/2025

    7/10

    Using Pink Floyd’s iconic album as a soundtrack not only brings this vibrant feature alive, but it also allows Alan Parker to treat each track as if it were a template to experiment with some quite radically differing styles of storytelling. There is a running theme, that being the tale of “Pink Floyd” (Bob Geldof) who lost his dad during the war, saw his wife abandon him and who ever since he can remember has been s…

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