Prince: Sign 'o' the Times

Prince: Sign 'o' the Times

If you go to only one concert this year... the Prince movie is the one!

Directed by Prince

Produced by Cineplex-Odeon Films, Purple Films

198784 min7.4 / 10

A vibrant, high-energy concert film showcasing Prince and his talented ensemble performing the Sign o' the Times material with infectious joy and musical virtuosity.

In 1987, to capitalize on his growing success in Europe, Prince toured extensively to promote the album of the same name and sales increased accordingly. However, the United States remained resistant to his latest album, and sales began to drop; it was at this point that Prince decided to film a live concert promoting the new material, for eventual distribution to theaters in America. Featuring the band that accompanied Prince on his 1987 Sign o' the Times Tour, including dancer Cat Glover, keyboardist Boni Boyer, bassist Levi Seacer, Jr., guitarist Miko Weaver, drummer Sheila E. and former member of The Revolution keyboardist Dr. Fink, the film sees the group perform live on stage (although "U Got the Look" is represented by its promotional music video).

Questions people ask

  • Is Prince: Sign 'o' the Times scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Prince: Sign 'o' the Times easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Prince: Sign 'o' the Times violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does Prince: Sign 'o' the Times end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Prince: Sign 'o' the Times sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

66/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity38

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise80

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Prince: Sign 'o' the Times

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Prince: Sign 'o' the Times

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Prince: Sign 'o' the Times, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Prince: Sign 'o' the Times, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Prince: Sign 'o' the Times, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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