Sign 'o' the Times

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Sign 'o' the Times

PG-13

Released Nov 20, 1987

1h 25m

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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.

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Michael Duquette

Observer

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

Apr 6, 2022

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

[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?

Rated: 3/4

Apr 25, 2016

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Tribune

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.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 25, 2016

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

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

Aug 29, 2025

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Todd Gilchrist

Screen Rant

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.

Aug 29, 2025

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Norman Riley

The Crisis

When doing what he does best -- perform -- Prince is as exciting as any T.V. or movie personality, but what makes Times as successful as it is are the other elements he surrounds himself with.

Nov 27, 2023

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SpikeMike

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/04/25

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Kris F

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!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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Cheryl

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/31/25

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Monica D

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/31/25

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Michelle V

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!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/31/25

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RISSIE

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/29/25

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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)

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