Ragtime (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1981, Ragtime is a drama and history film directed by Miloš Forman, running about 155 minutes. “The passion, the violence, the birth of America's Gilded Age.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young black pianist becomes embroiled in the lives of an upper-class white family set among the racial tensions, infidelity, violence, and other nostalgic events in early 1900s New York City.
Who’s in it. Ragtime stars Elizabeth McGovern as Evelyn Nesbit, Howard Rollins as Coalhouse Walker Jr., Moses Gunn as Booker T. Washington and Brad Dourif as Younger Brother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Ragtime has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ragtime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ragtime tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ragtime (1981)?
- In US, Ragtime is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ragtime worth watching?
- Ragtime holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ragtime?
- Ragtime stars Elizabeth McGovern, Howard Rollins, Moses Gunn, Brad Dourif and James Cagney.
- When was Ragtime released?
- Ragtime was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.