Sign 'o' the Times

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Sign 'o' the Times

PG-13

1987

1h 25m

Documentary

Music

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Sign O' The Times is widely celebrated for capturing the artist at his creative peak--blending electrifying concert footage with cinematic storytelling, powerful visuals, and genre-defying sound. Now, enhanced with IMAX's precision surround sound audio, customized theatre geometry, and crystal-clear images, Prince's virtuoso performance is set to mesmerize fans old and new in the most epic format available. Prince - Sign O' The Times features some of Prince’s most iconic tracks, including "If I Was Your Girlfriend," the anthemic title track "Sign O' The Times," and "U Got The Look," Prince's smash hit duet with Sheena Easton. The film showcases Prince's unparalleled musicianship, stagecraft, and style, highlighting his timeless impact on music and popular culture. For the first time ever, the iconic concert film Prince - Sign O' The Times will be released exclusively in IMAX theatres globally for a limited time, beginning August 29, 2025.

Michael Duquette

Observer

04/06/2022

Sign O’ the Times is as much a masterpiece on film as it is on record.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

04/25/2016

3/4

[The film] was directed by Prince, and he does a good, sound job without finding an answer to the problem of all directors of rock concert films: After you have exhausted the basic repertory of obvious shots and audience reactions, what do you do then?

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Tribune

04/25/2016

3/4

The utopian rocker, whose manner and music promise a blissful, dreamy union of the races and the sexes, doesn`t need a story line to communicate his meanings, which remain by pop standards unusually complex and considered.

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Richard Freedman

Newark Star-Ledger

Jan 12

2/4

Prince fans will no doubt get much pleasure from all this; others may stay away secure in the knowledge they aren't missing much.

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

Aug 29

Still the closest you’re likely to get to the experience of Prince in concert.

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Todd Gilchrist

Screen Rant

Aug 29

Much more than simply documenting a performance, Sign ‘O The Times offers one of the purest distillations of an artist’s identity that audiences may ever see.

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SpikeMike

Sep 4

It's Prince.. nothing else needs to be said.

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Kris F

Sep 1

The energy, passion, and mind blowing talent in this is off the charts! Every person on that stage: Prince, SheilaE, Cat left it all on stage. What a performance— from the other-worldly guitar and drum solos, the dancing and the amazing tutu-teeth-grab-sliding through Cats legs was so entertaining. Must dance and I HOPE it comes out again. I need to tell everyone how great it was and take them— we are going to in the aisles!

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Cheryl

Aug 31

was like going to his concert ,plus what they showed on my phone was dark and you see better and the sound was great you could make out the lyrics he was singing. Enjoy very much I was singing with his songs.

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Monica D

Aug 31

I had seen it before back in 1987 but its amazing in imax. Loved it! Excellent sound.

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Michelle V

Aug 31

I already love this film, but seeing this on IMax really brought it to life! It was like being at the concert, and having camaraderie with fellow Prince lovers left me wanting more!

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RISSIE

Aug 29

1987!! Stay till the very end and watch the credits. All songs written by Prince! Look for his other 3 movies on DVD!! Beautiful IMAX presentation !! May you live 2 C the Dawn. 80s4EVVVAAAAA

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Sign O' The Times is widely celebrated for capturing the artist at his creative peak--blending electrifying concert footage with cinematic storytelling, powerful visuals, and genre-defying sound. Now, enhanced with IMAX's precision surround sound audio, customized theatre geometry, and crystal-clear images, Prince's virtuoso performance is set to mesmerize fans old and new in the most epic format available. Prince - Sign O' The Times features some of Prince’s most iconic tracks, including "If I Was Your Girlfriend," the anthemic title track "Sign O' The Times," and "U Got The Look," Prince's smash hit duet with Sheena Easton. The film showcases Prince's unparalleled musicianship, stagecraft, and style, highlighting his timeless impact on music and popular culture. For the first time ever, the iconic concert film Prince - Sign O' The Times will be released exclusively in IMAX theatres globally for a limited time, beginning August 29, 2025.

Director: Prince, Albert Magnoli
Producer: Robert Cavallo, Joseph Ruffalo, Steven Fargnoli
Distributor: Cineplex Odeon Films
Production Co: Purple Films, Cineplex Odeon Films, Paisley Park Films
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 20, 1987, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Aug 29, 2025
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 19, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $950.1K
Runtime: 1h 25m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)