Bryan Adams Movies

Born on November 5, 1959 in Kingston, Ontario, Bryan Adams has gone on to be one of the most successful and recognizable Canadians in the American film industry, even though this recognition comes from his voice rather than his physical appearance.

Adams first found stateside popularity in 1983 with the release of his album Cuts Like a Knife. It was also in 1983 that his music was first used for a motion picture with the recording of Heaven for A Night in Heaven. Adams' popularity continued throughout the 80s (during which he had a bit part in the 1989 Clint Eastwood excursion Pink Cadillac), but it wasn't until 1991, when Adams wrote Everything I Do, I Do It For You for Kevin Costner's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves that he met with record-breaking success. The song's single sold over 3 million copies in the United States, becoming the second best-selling single after We Are the World. The song also netted Adams a Golden Globe nomination and a Grammy for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture or Television. Following this success, Adams continued to write songs for movies, including All For Love for The Three Muskateers (1993), Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman for 1995's Don Juan DeMarco (for which he garnered Oscar and Golden Globe nominations as well as his fourth #1 hit), and I Finally Found Somone for Barbra Streisand's The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996), for which he received his third Oscar nomination as well as a Top 10 hit.

Adams has been called the most successful Canadian singer ever, an honor that he undoubtedly owes in part to the movies. Out of all of his number one hits, only one, Please Forgive Me, was not written for a film.
~ Rebecca Flint Marx, All Movie Guide
2005  
 
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In the mid-'90s, an Englishman by the name of Alan Conway (John Malkovich) conned many people into believing that he was the reclusive American director Stanley Kubrick, despite the fact that Conway was openly gay, bore no physical resemblance to Kubrick, and knew little about the director's work. Conway's story has been loosely adapted into the comedic feature Colour Me Kubrick. Anthony Frewin, who worked as Kubrick's personal assistance for many years, wrote the script, and Brian Cook, who served as Kubrick's assistant director on several films, including Barry Lyndon and Eyes Wide Shut, marks his directorial debut with the film. Colour Me Kubrick follows Conway on a number of adventures, wherein he cadges drinks, cash, sex, and more from unsuspecting victims, ranging from a heavy metal band to a wine bar owner (Richard E. Grant) to a British lounge singer (British television comic Jim Davidson making his feature-film debut), who are awestruck by his purported fame and fortune, and willing to overlook Conway's genuinely bizarre behavior in the hopes of impressing the great director. Conway's act reached its pinnacle when he temporarily pulled the wool over the eyes of then-New York Times theater critic Frank Rich (William Hootkins). Colour Me Kubrick features cameos by Ken Russell, Honor Blackman, Peter Sallis, and Marc Warren. The French production had its international premiere at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival. ~ Josh Ralske, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
John MalkovichJim Davidson, (more)
2004  
 
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Jewel, Bryan Adams and Charlotte Church are among the performers at this holiday celebration at the Vatican. Part of the annual "50 Churches for a New Millennium" project, proceeds from this concert went towards building churches in low income sections of Rome. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide

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2003  
 
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In 2003, Canadian rocker Bryan Adams released Live at the Budokon, his fourth live release in twice as many years. Along with the album came this filmed version of the 2000 concert. Shot at Japan's legendary Budokon and originally broadcast as a Japanese television special, Bryan Adams: Live at the Budokon features Adams performing with a three-piece, doing stripped-down renditions of 26 of his most popular songs, including four that were not included on the album version. Among the tunes are "How Do Ya Feel Tonight," "Can't Stop This Thing We Started," "Summer of '69," "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You," "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?," "The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You," and Run to You." ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

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2002  
 
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War brings together a disillusioned soldier and a sweet but delusional woman in this romantic comedy-drama from director Andrei Konchalovsky. A small Russian mental hospital near the border of Chechnya is home to a group of eccentric but harmless patients, among them Janna (Julia Vysotsky), a cheerful woman who likes to play accordion and is convinced pop singer Bryan Adams is her fiancé; over-excitable Vika (Marina Politseymako); and highly prolific would-be poet Ali (Stanislav Varkki). When fighting between Russians and Chechens flares up and bombing threatens the hospital, the doctor in charge (Vladas Bagdonas) goes out to find vehicles to evacuate his patients, briefly leaving them to their own devices. While the doctor is away, a group of Chechen soldiers happen upon the hospital, but they seemingly mean no harm to the patients, and one of them, Ahmed (Sultan Islamov), starts flirting with Janna. Janna quickly falls head over heels for Ahmed, and leaves behind her treasured Bryan Adams poster to be with him...though in her mind, Adams isn't about to give up her affections without a fight. As love grows between them, Ahmed finds himself wondering just who is supposed to be sane -- the lunatics at the hospital, or the soldiers fighting a pointless war. Bryan Adams appears as himself in Dom Durakov, and sings several songs, including his international hit "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman." ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Bryan AdamsJulia Vysotsky, (more)
2001  
 
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Rocker Bryan Adams takes his show to Ireland in this concert video, where he performs a powerful selection of new and old favorites in the Summer of 2000. Bryan Adams: Live at Slane Castle includes the songs "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You," "Cuts Like a Knife," "Summer of 69," "18 Till I Die," "Run to You," "Can't Stop This Thing We Started," "She's Only Happy When She's Dancing," and 11 others. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

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2000  
 
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In 2000, the Who staged one of their periodic reunions, and the highlight of the British leg of their world tour was a date at the Royal Albert Hall, in which the band was joined on-stage by a number of guest stars (among them Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, Noel Gallagher of Oasis, Paul Weller, Bryan Adams, and Nigel Kennedy) for a special show to Britain's Teenage Cancer Trust. This video presents highlights of that evening, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of the rehearsals for the show, and a glimpse of the goings-on backstage. Selections include "I Can't Explain," "Pinball Wizard," "Behind Blue Eyes," "Baba O'Riley," "So Sad About Us," "Magic Bus," and 17 others. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

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2000  
 
A video celebrating the incredible career of Tina Turner. The main attraction is a reprise of Turner's 60th birthday concert, featuring duets with Bryan Adams. Clips of her past performances with Cher, David Bowie, Mick Jagger, and Rod Stewart are interspersed with testimonials to her artistic achievements from stars like Paul McCartney, Sting, and Oprah Winfrey. Some of the songs featured on the video are "What's Love Got To Do With It," "Talk to My Heart," "When the Heartache Is Over," "Let's Stay Together," and "The Best."

~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Tina TurnerBryan Adams, (more)
1999  
 
The premise of MTV's Unplugged series is to strip away the layering of high-end quality production of a popular song, pare it down to its essential elements, and present an acoustical version of that song. On this video the theme of romanticism defines each video of some of the best love ballads of a generation, including "I'm Ready" by Bryan Adams, "Still Crazy After All These Years" by Paul Simon, "Let Her Cry" by Hootie & the Blowfish, Duran Duran's "Ordinary World," "Please Don't Go" by Boyz II Men, Tony Bennett's "It Had to Be You," "Strong Enough" performed by Sheryl Crow, crooner Chris Isaak's "Somebody's Crying," and "Old Love" by the venerable Eric Clapton. ~ Forrest Spencer, All Movie Guide

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1999  
 
Some of the most legendary rock & roll artists perform some of their hit songs acoustically before a small, intimate studio audience in this collection of clips from MTV's popular Unplugged series. Some of the performers and songs featured on this tape include "Late in the Evening" by Paul Simon; "Pulling Mussels From a Shell" performed by Squeeze; the venerable Tony Bennett singing "I Left My Heart in San Francisco"; "We Can Work It Out" by Paul McCartney; "Hold My Hand" by Hootie and the Blowfish; Hall and Oates singing "She's Gone"; "Back to You" by Bryan Adams; and the remarkable Eric Clapton performing "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out." ~ Forrest Spencer, All Movie Guide

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1999  
 
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On December 31, 1999, Barbara Streisand gave a concert that she announced would be her last. This video, Barbara Streisand: Timeless - Live in Concert, is a record of that event. Streisand performs 40 songs, including the standards "Something's Coming," "The Way We Were," "Evergreen," "On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)," and "People." The concert also features duets with Frank Sinatra, Bryan Adams, Barry Gibb, and Celine Dion, as well as dancing by Savion Glover. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

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1997  
 
Each episode of An Intimate Evening offers an up-close view of a public figure doing what they do best. In this episode, the legendary singer Anne Murray performs hits from her extensive career. Several guests make appearances, including Brian Adams, Jann Arden, and Celine Dion. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide

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1989  
 
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This large musical project features Pink Floyd, along with a cast of hundreds in the performance of The Wall. Includes a look at the historic Berlin Wall collapse and features interviews and some behind the scene views. ~ All Movie Guide

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1987  
 
This concert video contains highlights from the Prince of Wales's second benefit concert designed to help out needy British children. Performers include Phil Collins, Bryan Adams, Elton John and Spandau Ballet. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

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1986  
 
MTV puts together a music awards show which features Tina Turner, Robert Palmer, Dire Straits, a-ha, Prince and the Revolution, the Pet Shop Boys and Don Henley. The hits of 1986 are collected together for your enjoyment. ~ All Movie Guide

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1985  
 
This 1985 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Harry Anderson and features musical guest Bryan Adams. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Harry AndersonBryan Adams, (more)
2006  
R  
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Twenty-two people become unwitting participants in a tragic and defining moment of the 1960's in this period drama from actor and director Emilio Estevez. It's early June in 1968, and the California presidential primary elections are occupying the minds of many in the Golden State, with Robert F. Kennedy in a close race against Eugene McCarthy and Hubert Humphrey. The Kennedy campaign staff has set up camp at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, while the staff and guests become observers as the brother of fallen president John F. Kennedy sets out to pick up where his sibling left off. Paul (William H. Macy) is the manager of the Ambassador, and his wife Miriam (Sharon Stone) is a hairdresser who runs's the hotel's beauty salon. Angela (Heather Graham) is a receptionist working the hotel's switchboard who has been sleeping with Paul behind Miriam's back. Timmons (Christian Slater) is in charge of the hotel's restaurant and catering department, and makes no secret of his dislike of the African-Americans and Latinos under his employ. Miguel (Jacob Vargas) and Jose (Freddy Rodriguez) are two young Chicanos on the kitchen staff who have it in for Timmons, while Robinson (Laurence Fishburne) is an older black man who counsels them on dealing with their rage. Virginia Fallon (Demi Moore) sings in the hotel's cocktail lounge and has a serious problem with alcohol; her husband Tim (Emilio Estevez) is a Kennedy supporter and also her manager, and he's nearing the end of his rope in dealing with her problem. William (Elijah Wood) is a young man desperate to avoid being drafted and sent to Vietnam; Diane (Lindsay Lohan) is a pretty young woman dating William's brother who agrees to marry him so William can avoid being drafted, though William is clearly infatuated with her while she considers this a marriage in name only. John Casey (Anthony Hopkins) is one of the owners of the Ambassador, and Nelson (Harry Belafonte) is an old friend who works at the hotel. And Jack (Martin Sheen) is a wealthy Kennedy campaign financier who is married to Samantha (Helen Hunt), an attractive but much younger woman. Bobby also features Joshua Jackson, Nick Cannon and Shia LaBeouf as young Kennedy campaign volunteers, while Ashton Kutcher, Joy Bryant, Kip Pardue and Mary Elizabeth Winstead also highlight the supporting cast. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Harry BelafonteJoy Bryant, (more)
1993  
R  
Adams fans will love this collection of hits and some rare footage. ~ All Movie Guide

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1992  
R  
A video collection from Adams features "Everything I Do," "Do I Have to Say the Words," "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" and other great songs. ~ All Movie Guide

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1987  
R  
In this drama, a lovestruck songwriter is invited to join the band. At first she is thrilled to be near the band's handsome leader. They even embark upon an affair and she is very happy until she figures out that he is stealing her song. During the performances, the actors really play and sing. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Catherine StewartCameron Dye, (more)
1983  
R  
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Veering off in several thematic directions at once, A Night in Heaven starts with a torrid student-teacher romance which becomes somewhat derailed by adding on a failing marriage, political allusions related to NASA, a frustrated sister of the teacher, and several additional characters, many of whom are stuffing bills into male dancer's jock straps. Faye (Lesley Ann Warren) has just flunked a student in her speech class when she goes out that night to the "Heaven" nightclub and lo-and-definitely behold, there is Rick (Christopher Atkins), the failed student in his incarnation as a successful male stripper. This was a view of the student that Faye had never expected, and before anyone can flip a $20, the two are making mad, passionate love. While this may satisfy a few fantasies, events lead to an ultimate confrontation between the teacher's husband (who worked for NASA) and Rick that is even less believable than the student-teacher sexual liaison. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Christopher AtkinsLesley Ann Warren, (more)
2006  
PG13  
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A decorated Coast Guard search and rescue specialist still haunted by the death of his teammates during a disastrous mission off the coast of Alaska is charged with the task of training the next generation of Coast Guard rescue swimmers in director Andrew Davis' ocean-bound adventure drama. Ben Randall (Kevin Costner) was the best swimmer of his graduating class, but upon surfacing as the sole survivor of an Alaskan rescue mission attempted during a Category Three storm, his outlook on life has grown increasingly jaded. Now, as hotshot young swimmer Jake Fischer (Ashton Kutcher) arrives at Coast Guard rescue school looking to accomplish something meaningful with his life, he will be forced to endure the rigorous training methods of a man who expects nothing less than the very best in order to become a member of one of the most elite rescue squads on the planet. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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Starring:
Kevin CostnerAshton Kutcher, (more)

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