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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

8.4198552mMovieMusicDocumentary

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to…

DirectorTom Trbovich
WriterMikal Gilmore

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Tom Trbovich

JFJane Fonda
Jane Fonda
Self - Host
QJQuincy Jones
Quincy Jones
Self
BDBob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Self
LRLionel Richie
Lionel Richie
Self
DADan Aykroyd
Dan Aykroyd
Self
BSBruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Self
MJMichael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Self
SWStevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Self
RCRay Charles
Ray Charles
Self
PSPaul Simon
Paul Simon
Self
KRKenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers
Self
JIJames Ingram
James Ingram
Self

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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song?

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is streaming on Tubi TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song on Netflix?

No, We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV.

Is We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song on Amazon Prime Video?

No, We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song for free?

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United Kingdom.