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Cradle Will Rock

1999·Movie·R·132 min·6.5(97)

Art is never dangerous... unless it tells the truth.

A true story of politics and art in the 1930s USA, centered around a leftist musical drama and attempts to stop its production.

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Where to watch Cradle Will Rock in United States

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Where is Cradle Will Rock streaming around the world?

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About Cradle Will Rock

Cradle Will Rock is a 1999 English-language drama film directed by Tim Robbins. The cast is led by Hank Azaria, Rubén Blades, Joan Cusack. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.

Cradle Will Rock was produced by Touchstone Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 10, 1999, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $36 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.

Director
Tim Robbins
Writers
Tim Robbins
Release date
December 10, 1999
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$36 million
Box office
$3 million
Production
Touchstone Pictures
#new york city#ventriloquist#1930s

Cradle Will Rock cast & crew

Cradle Will Rock was directed by Tim Robbins and written by Tim Robbins.

The cast features Hank Azaria as Marc Blitzsetin, Rubén Blades as Diego Rivera, Joan Cusack as Hazel Huffman, John Cusack as Nelson Rockefeller, Cary Elwes as John Houseman, and Philip Baker Hall as Gray Mathers.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Robbins, cinematography is by Jean-Yves Escoffier, and it was produced by Jon Kilik and Lydia Dean Pilcher.

Is Cradle Will Rock worth watching?

Cradle Will Rock holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 97 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 12m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Cradle Will Rock is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Cradle Will Rock

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Cast of Cradle Will Rock

Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria

Marc Blitzsetin

Rubén Blades

Rubén Blades

Diego Rivera

Joan Cusack

Joan Cusack

Hazel Huffman

John Cusack

John Cusack

Nelson Rockefeller

Cary Elwes

Cary Elwes

John Houseman

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

Gray Mathers

Cherry Jones

Cherry Jones

Hallie Flanagan

Angus Macfadyen

Angus Macfadyen

Orson Welles

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

Tommy Crickshaw

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Countess Constance La Grave

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Margherita Sarfatti

Jamey Sheridan

Jamey Sheridan

John Adair

Cradle Will Rock — FAQs

Where can I watch Cradle Will Rock in United States?

Cradle Will Rock is streaming on Hoopla in United States.

Is Cradle Will Rock on Hoopla?

Yes — Cradle Will Rock is currently available on Hoopla in United States.

What language is Cradle Will Rock in?

Cradle Will Rock is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Cradle Will Rock?

Cradle Will Rock runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

What is Cradle Will Rock rated?

Cradle Will Rock is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 97 ratings.

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