The Greatest Night in Pop_
"The untold story behind "We Are the World.""
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.
Starring
Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
29 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Greatest Night in Pop was released 2 years ago in 2024.
Overview
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.
The Greatest Night in Pop is a Documentary, Music film with a runtime of 1h 36m.
CAST (20)
Lionel Richie
Self
Bruce Springsteen
Self
Dionne Warwick
Self
Kenny Loggins
Self
Huey Lewis
Self
Cyndi Lauper
Self
Sheila E.
Self
Smokey Robinson
Self
Michael Jackson
Self (archive footage)
Stevie Wonder
Self (archive footage)
Quincy Jones
Self (archive footage)
Tina Turner
Self (archive footage)
Paul Simon
Self (archive footage)
Kenny Rogers
Self (archive footage)
James Ingram
Self (archive footage)
Billy Joel
Self (archive footage)
Diana Ross
Self (archive footage)
Willie Nelson
Self (archive footage)
Al Jarreau
Self (archive footage)
Steve Perry
Self (archive footage)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.9/10 (267 votes)
Popularity
3
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Greatest Night in Pop about?
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.
How long is The Greatest Night in Pop?
The Greatest Night in Pop has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in The Greatest Night in Pop?
The cast of The Greatest Night in Pop includes Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Loggins, Huey Lewis.
What is the rating of The Greatest Night in Pop?
The Greatest Night in Pop has a rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 267 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Documentary
Music