RapLine (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 1993, RapLine is a music and documentary film directed by Jean-François Montmirel, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. Between 1990 and 1993, at a time when rap was not yet on the radio in France, Olivier Cachin hosted a musical TV show on M6 called "RapLine". The show exclusively devoted to rap and other alternative music. This cult show presented all the facets of these emerging movements through interviews, lives and clips made especially for the show, around fifty clips were produced by RapLine. Another sequence of the show consisted of broadcasting new US rap clips subtitled in French.

Who’s in it. RapLine stars Olivier Cachin as Self - Host, Akhenaton as Self, Shurik'n as Self and James Brown as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, RapLine sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch RapLine page.

If you liked it. Fans of RapLine tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch RapLine (1993)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for RapLine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is RapLine worth watching?
RapLine holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in RapLine?
RapLine stars Olivier Cachin, Akhenaton, Shurik'n, James Brown and Public Enemy.
When was RapLine released?
RapLine was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.