Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) movie poster

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)

"Ever since I was born, I was dope."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 78%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 74% (RT: 79%, MC: 68) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyMusic

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Runtime
1h 26m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (1,345 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
79%
Metacritic
68
Cast
Andy Samberg as Conner Friel
Jorma Taccone as Owen Bouchard
Akiva Schaffer as Lawrence Dunn
Sarah Silverman as Paula Klein
Tim Meadows as Harry Duggins
Maya Rudolph as Deborah
Joan Cusack as Tilly
Imogen Poots as Ashley Wednesday
Most people think so. 78% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,345 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 74%.
Overview
When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collapse. He'll try anything to bounce back, anything except reuniting with his old rap group The Style Boyz. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 2016 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is a 2016 comedy, music film directed by Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone. When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collapse. He'll try anything to bounce back, anything except reuniting with his old rap group The Style Boyz.

The film has been rated by 1,345 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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What Reddit Thinks

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⬆ 3,757💬 434 comments
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) is freaking hilarious.
Maybe a lot of people just had different things in their jeep or something, but this movie is gut-bustingly funny every time I watch it and I rarely... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: ""I wanna fuck you harder than... the US government fucked bin laden!""
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⬆ 3,158💬 598 comments
Can someone explain to me why Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) wasn't a bigger hit?
The songs are just as good, if not even more clever, than say Scott Pilgrim. There's truly laugh out loud moments, the story is on point, if a tad... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: "It's the genre. Music parody mocumentary films are destined to be niche and only find cult success...."
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