Cadillac Records (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2008, Cadillac Records is a drama, music and history film directed by Darnell Martin, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.
Who’s in it. Cadillac Records stars Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess, Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters, Beyoncé as Etta James and Gabrielle Union as Geneva Wade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Cadillac Records has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.9M 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 Cadillac Records page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cadillac Records tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cadillac Records (2008)?
- In US, Cadillac Records 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 Cadillac Records worth watching?
- Cadillac Records holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cadillac Records?
- Cadillac Records stars Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Beyoncé, Gabrielle Union and Columbus Short.
- When was Cadillac Records released?
- Cadillac Records was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.