Tap (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1989, Tap is a drama and music film directed by Nick Castle, running about 111 minutes. “Sometimes, no matter what, you can't escape the rhythm.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Max Washington has just been released from prison after serving time for burglary. He returns to his old hangout, a hoofer club. His old girl friend, Amy, who still works at the club as a Tap instructor, is less than thrilled to see him. Her father, Little Mo, is happy to see him, because he has plans for a show involving Max. In addition, Max's old partners in crime have another job for him.
Who’s in it. Tap stars Gregory Hines as Max Washington, Sammy Davis Jr. as Little Mo, Suzzanne Douglas as Amy Simms and Savion Glover as Louis Simms, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Tap has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Tap page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tap tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tap (1989)?
- In US, Tap is available to 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 Tap worth watching?
- Tap holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Tap?
- Tap stars Gregory Hines, Sammy Davis Jr., Suzzanne Douglas, Savion Glover and Terrence E. McNally.
- When was Tap released?
- Tap was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.