A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.
Directed by Alan Parker, this 1982 drama-musical fuses Pink Floyd's music with a stark, surreal portrait of a rock star unravelling under fame, isolation, and inner torment. More an immersive experience than a conventional narrative, it pairs anthemic songs with striking, often unsettling imagery to explore alienation, trauma, war, and the walls people build around themselves. The mood is bleak and dreamlike, leaning into psychological darkness rather than spectacle. Carrying a MagicMovieScore of 7.9, it appeals to fans of the band, ambitious concept films, and viewers drawn to bold, music-driven storytelling about despair and emotional collapse.
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Bob Geldof
Pink

Christine Hargreaves
Pink's Mother

James Laurenson
Pink's Father

Eleanor David
Pink's Wife
Kevin McKeon
Young Pink

Bob Hoskins
Rock and Roll Manager
David Bingham
Little Pink

Jenny Wright
American Groupie
1,583 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.07 as more ratings come in.
Why we're confident →Release Date
July 14, 1982
Runtime
1h 35m
Rating
R
Genres
Drama, Music
Director