As the Lights Go Down (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1985, As the Lights Go Down is a music film directed by Russell Mulcahy, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. Duran Duran's Oakland, California concerts that were filmed for the Arena (An Absurd Notion) movie were also edited to form the one-hour As The Lights Go Down concert video. As The Lights Go Down is essentially the Arena video without the theatrical sequences, although the live footage for many songs was edited differently. This version was first aired on the Cinemax cable television channel, and later on MTV and other music channels.
Who’s in it. As the Lights Go Down stars Simon Le Bon as Himself, John Taylor as Himself, Nick Rhodes as Himself and Andy Taylor as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, As the Lights Go Down sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch As the Lights Go Down page.
If you liked it. Fans of As the Lights Go Down tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch As the Lights Go Down (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for As the Lights Go Down change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is As the Lights Go Down worth watching?
- As the Lights Go Down holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in As the Lights Go Down?
- As the Lights Go Down stars Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor and Roger Taylor.
- When was As the Lights Go Down released?
- As the Lights Go Down was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.