Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1980, Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise is a music and documentary film directed by Robert Mugge, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Robert Mugge filmed jazz great Sun Ra on location in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. between 1978 and 1980. The resulting 60-minute film includes multiple public and private performances, poetry readings, a band rehearsal, interviews, and extensive improvisations. Transferred to HD from the original 16mm film and lovingly restored for the best possible viewing experience.
Who’s in it. Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise stars Sun Ra as Himself, June Tyson as Herself, Danny Thompson as Himself and Marshall Allen as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel and Eternal Family 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 Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise (1980)?
- In US, Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel, 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 Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise worth watching?
- Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise?
- Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise stars Sun Ra, June Tyson, Danny Thompson, Marshall Allen and John Gilmore.
- When was Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise released?
- Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.