Urgh! A Music War
1981, English. Directed by Derek Burbidge.
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Urgh! A Music War is a British film released in 1982 featuring performances by punk rock, new wave, and post-punk acts, filmed in 1980. Among the artists featured in the movie are Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), Magazine, The Go-Go's, Toyah Willcox, The Fleshtones, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, X, XTC, Devo, The Cramps, Oingo Boingo, Dead Kennedys, Gary Numan, Klaus Nomi, Wall of Voodoo, Pere Ubu, Steel Pulse, Surf Punks, 999, UB40, Echo & the Bunnymen and The Police. These were many of the most popular groups on the New Wave scene; in keeping with the spirit of the scene, the film also features several less famous acts, and one completely obscure group, Invisible Sex, in what appears to be their only public performance.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 7 November 1981
- Country
- United Kingdom
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How long is Urgh! A Music War?
Urgh! A Music War runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does Urgh! A Music War have a post-credits scene?
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Urgh! A Music War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Urgh! A Music War is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Urgh! A Music War on?
Urgh! A Music War isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 November 1981. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Urgh! A Music War?
If you liked Urgh! A Music War, try Prince: Sign 'o' the Times, Roger Waters: Us + Them, Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids.
Who directed Urgh! A Music War?
Urgh! A Music War (1981) was directed by Derek Burbidge and stars Sting, Stewart Copeland, Andy Summers.