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Pink Floyd: The Wall

Pink Floyd: The Wall

Music · Drama · 1982

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

Movie details

Pink Floyd: The Wall

“The memories. The madness. The music... The movie.”

1982 Music · Drama 1h 35m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.9 / 10

Community rating

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

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Pink Floyd: The Wall?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Alan Parker

Written by

Roger Waters

Bob Geldof

Bob Geldof

Pink

Christine Hargreaves

Christine Hargreaves

Pink's Mother

James Laurenson

James Laurenson

Pink's Father

Eleanor David

Eleanor David

Pink's Wife

K

Kevin McKeon

Young Pink

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Rock and Roll Manager

D

David Bingham

Little Pink

Court is in session

Put Pink Floyd: The Wall on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.