Video Killed the Radio Star
An investigative documentary traces how a radio feud and leaked sex tape erupted into a volatile online media scandal.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- sensational
- tense
- investigative
- true crime night
- media deep dive
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The leaked sex tape ignites a media firestorm involving radio personalities and internet distribution.
The central controversy emerges from a radio war involving Bubba The Love Sponge Clem and associated broadcasters.
The plot is driven by the online leakage of a sex tape featuring Hulk Hogan and the wife of his best friend.
The credited cast consists of participants and commentators appearing as themselves, including Bubba The Love Sponge, Brent Hatley, and Eric Deggans.
Films like Video Killed the Radio Star, and why
Framing Britney Spears
shared documentary treatment of celebrity scandal, media scrutiny, and privacy invasion
The Kingmaker
shared focus on sensational media culture, public controversy, and competing narratives
The Last Days of Michael Jackson
shared examination of sexual scandal, celebrity reputation, and tabloid-driven public spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Ian Longen
- Release Date
- 2025-09-12
- Runtime
- 156 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (1)
Cast
- Bubba the Love Sponge
- Brent Hatley
- Tim Sabea
- Kevin Hayslett
- Eric Deggans
- Thomas Bean
- Reginald Roundtree
- Roger Stone
- Patrick Fowler
- Joseph Diaco Jr
Common questions
- What is Video Killed the Radio Star about?
- An investigative documentary traces how a radio feud and leaked sex tape erupted into a volatile online media scandal.
- What is Video Killed the Radio Star like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Video Killed the Radio Star as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Video Killed the Radio Star violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Video Killed the Radio Star.
- Which films are like Video Killed the Radio Star?
- Films with a similar feel include Framing Britney Spears, The Kingmaker, and The Last Days of Michael Jackson.
- How long is Video Killed the Radio Star?
- Video Killed the Radio Star runs 156 minutes.
