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I Want My MTV

7.520191h 26mMovieDocumentaryMusic

The film is about the formation of a music channel that has shaped modern pop culture. On August 1, 1981, the life of a whole generation of Americans changed forever - on this day MTV began its broadcasting day, making VJ a new teen hero…

DirectorsTyler Measom·Patrick Waldrop
WritersTyler Measom·Patrick Waldrop
ProducersKerri Borsuk·Patrick Waldrop

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 5 other countries

I Want My MTV isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Tyler Measom

PSPauly Shore
Pauly Shore
Self (archive footage)
SSting
Sting
Self
BMBenji Madden
Benji Madden
Self
MNMichael Nesmith
Michael Nesmith
Self
NLNorman Lear
Norman Lear
Self
BIBilly Idol
Billy Idol
Self
DSDee Snider
Dee Snider
Self
MBMichael Ian Black
Michael Ian Black
Self
PBPat Benatar
Pat Benatar
Self
CKCandy Kugel
Candy Kugel
Self

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No, I Want My MTV is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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