Ailey (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2021, Ailey is a documentary film directed by Jamila Wignot, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Alvin Ailey was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. Told in his own words and through the creation of a dance inspired by his life, this immersive portrait follows a man who, when confronted by a world that refused to embrace him, determined to build one that would.
Who’s in it. Ailey stars Robert Battle as Himself, Rennie Harris as Himself, Darrin Ross as Himself and Don Martin as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Ailey has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Ailey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ailey 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 Ailey (2021)?
- In US, Ailey 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 Ailey worth watching?
- Ailey holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ailey?
- Ailey stars Robert Battle, Rennie Harris, Darrin Ross, Don Martin and Mary Barnett.
- When was Ailey released?
- Ailey was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.