No Maps on My Taps (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1979, No Maps on My Taps is a documentary film directed by George T. Nierenberg, running about 58 minutes. “The art of jazz tap dancing” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The remarkable spirit of tap dancers and their history provides a joyous backdrop for intimate portraits of hoofers Sandman Sims, Chuck Green, and Bunny Briggs.
Who’s in it. No Maps on My Taps stars Sandman Sims as Self, Chuck Green as Self, Bunny Briggs as Self and Lionel Hampton as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, No Maps on My Taps has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Maps on My Taps page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Maps on My Taps 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 No Maps on My Taps (1979)?
- In US, No Maps on My Taps is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is No Maps on My Taps worth watching?
- No Maps on My Taps holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in No Maps on My Taps?
- No Maps on My Taps stars Sandman Sims, Chuck Green, Bunny Briggs and Lionel Hampton.
- When was No Maps on My Taps released?
- No Maps on My Taps was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.