The Cotton Club (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1984, The Cotton Club is a drama and crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, running about 127 minutes. “It was the jazz age. It was an era of elegance and violence. The action was gambling. The stakes were life and death.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harlem's legendary Cotton Club becomes a hotbed of passion and violence as the lives and loves of entertainers and gangsters collide.
Who’s in it. The Cotton Club stars Richard Gere as Richard 'Dixie' Dwyer, Gregory Hines as Delbert 'Sandman' Williams, Diane Lane as Vera Cicero and Lonette McKee as Lila Rose Oliver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Cotton Club has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cotton Club page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cotton Club tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cotton Club (1984)?
- In US, The Cotton Club is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cotton Club worth watching?
- The Cotton Club holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cotton Club?
- The Cotton Club stars Richard Gere, Gregory Hines, Diane Lane, Lonette McKee and Bob Hoskins.
- When was The Cotton Club released?
- The Cotton Club was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.