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Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World (2025): Cast

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Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World is a 2025 documentary directed by Thomas Pollard, starring Bob Geldof, Bono and Sting. It runs 3 hours 56 minutes.

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Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World (2025) movie poster
Runtime
3h 56m (236 min)
Director
Thomas Pollard
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World About?

The premise of Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World without spoilers.

A look at the legacy of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 and how those landmark concerts reshaped global charity efforts and political activism. Featuring extensive interviews with Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting and prominent African and Western leaders of the era, the film traces the events’ origins, their massive cultural impact and the lasting influence they have on humanitarian work today.

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Cast & crew

Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World Cast

Bob Geldof leads the cast, with Bono and Sting. Directed by Thomas Pollard; 18 actors are credited in all.

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Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World?

Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World runs 3 hours 56 minutes (236 minutes).

Who directed Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World?

Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World was directed by Thomas Pollard.

Who is in the cast of Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World?

Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World stars Bob Geldof, Bono and Sting, among 18 credited actors.

Does Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World have a post-credit scene?

No. Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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