Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2020, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a drama and music film directed by George C. Wolfe, running about 94 minutes. “It would be an empty world without the blues.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tensions rise when the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band gather at a Chicago recording studio in 1927. Adapted from August Wilson's play.
Who’s in it. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom stars Viola Davis as Ma Rainey, Chadwick Boseman as Levee Green, Glynn Turman as Toledo and Colman Domingo as Cutler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020)?
- In US, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom worth watching?
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom stars Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Glynn Turman, Colman Domingo and Michael Potts.
- When was Ma Rainey's Black Bottom released?
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.