Mahogany (1975): cast, story & where to watch

1975 · Film · ★ 5.8

Mahogany poster

Released in 1975, Mahogany is a drama and romance film directed by Tony Richardson, running about 109 minutes. “Mahogany – the woman every woman wants to be – and every man wants to have” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Tracy, an aspiring designer from the slums of Chicago puts herself through fashion school in the hopes of becoming one of the world's top designers. Her ambition leads her to Rome spurring a choice between the man she loves or her newfound success.

Who’s in it. Mahogany stars Diana Ross as Mahogany, Billy Dee Williams as Brian, Anthony Perkins as Sean McAvoy and Marisa Mell as Carlotta Gavina, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Mahogany has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and 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 Mahogany page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mahogany tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mahogany (1975)?
In US, Mahogany is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 Mahogany worth watching?
Mahogany holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mahogany?
Mahogany stars Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Perkins, Marisa Mell and Jean-Pierre Aumont.
When was Mahogany released?
Mahogany was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.