The Temptations (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1998, The Temptations is a drama and music film directed by Allan Arkush, running about 175 minutes. “Their sound made them famous. Their struggle made them legends.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of The Temptations, the Soul vocal group of the 1960s, as seen from the viewpoint of the last surviving member, Otis Williams. Beginning from their humble origins in the late 50s and continuing through the 90s and the deaths of the other 4 members.
Who’s in it. The Temptations stars Charles Malik Whitfield as Otis Williams (The Distants/The Temptations), D.B. Woodside as Melvin Franklin (The Distants/The Temptations), Terron Brooks as Eddie Kendricks (The Primes/The Temptations) and Christian Payton as Paul Williams (The Primes/The Temptations), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Temptations has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Temptations page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Temptations tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Temptations (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Temptations change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Temptations worth watching?
- The Temptations holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Temptations?
- The Temptations stars Charles Malik Whitfield, D.B. Woodside, Terron Brooks, Christian Payton and Leon.
- When was The Temptations released?
- The Temptations was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 175 minutes.