Cradle Will Rock (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1999, Cradle Will Rock is a drama film directed by Tim Robbins, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. A true story of politics and art in the 1930s USA, centered around a leftist musical drama and attempts to stop its production.
Who’s in it. Cradle Will Rock stars Hank Azaria as Marc Blitzsetin, Rubén Blades as Diego Rivera, Joan Cusack as Hazel Huffman and John Cusack as Nelson Rockefeller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Cradle Will Rock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cradle Will Rock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cradle Will Rock tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cradle Will Rock (1999)?
- In US, Cradle Will Rock is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cradle Will Rock worth watching?
- Cradle Will Rock holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cradle Will Rock?
- Cradle Will Rock stars Hank Azaria, Rubén Blades, Joan Cusack, John Cusack and Bill Murray.
- When was Cradle Will Rock released?
- Cradle Will Rock was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.