Rags (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 2012, Rags is a comedy, drama, music and tv movie film directed by Bille Woodruff, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Rags follows the story of Charlie Prince, an orphan living with his acerbic and unloving stepfather and spoiled, simple-minded stepbrothers. Charlie's dream is to be a singer, and while he is vocally talented and can write music, he can't seem to catch a break. Kadee Worth, on the other hand, is the daughter of music mogul Reginald Worth and is an international pop phenomenon. While the world knows her as a glamorous superstar, she is secretly frustrated with singing other people's songs and wearing clothes other people choose for her. Kadee wants the world to hear and see her true talent. Despite every obstacle that gets thrown in their way, once Charlie and Kadee find one another, they each finally get what they have been looking for – a voice, a stage, an audience and each other.
Who’s in it. Rags stars Keke Palmer as Kadee Worth, Max Schneider as Charlie Prince, Isaiah Mustafa as Reginal Worth and Avan Jogia as Finn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Rags has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rags page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rags tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rags (2012)?
- In US, Rags is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rags worth watching?
- Rags holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, music and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rags?
- Rags stars Keke Palmer, Max Schneider, Isaiah Mustafa, Avan Jogia and Drake Bell.
- When was Rags released?
- Rags was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.
