Scott Joplin (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1977, Scott Joplin is a music, tv movie and history film directed by Jeremy Kagan, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.
Who’s in it. Scott Joplin stars Billy Dee Williams as Scott Joplin, Clifton Davis as Chauvin, Margaret Avery as Belle Joplin and Eubie Blake as Will Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Scott Joplin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Scott Joplin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scott Joplin tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scott Joplin (1977)?
- In US, Scott Joplin 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 Scott Joplin worth watching?
- Scott Joplin holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scott Joplin?
- Scott Joplin stars Billy Dee Williams, Clifton Davis, Margaret Avery, Eubie Blake and Godfrey Cambridge.
- When was Scott Joplin released?
- Scott Joplin was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.