The Apollo (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2019, The Apollo is a documentary film directed by Roger Ross Williams, running about 98 minutes. “The soul of the American culture” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.
Who’s in it. The Apollo stars Pharrell Williams as Self, Jamie Foxx as Self, Patti LaBelle as Self and Smokey Robinson as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Apollo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Apollo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Apollo tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Apollo (2019)?
- In US, The Apollo is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Apollo worth watching?
- The Apollo holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Apollo?
- The Apollo stars Pharrell Williams, Jamie Foxx, Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robinson and Angela Bassett.
- When was The Apollo released?
- The Apollo was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.