Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
“It would be an empty world without the blues.”
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.
Where to watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom in United States
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Where is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom streaming around the world?
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| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
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About Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a 2020 English-language drama and music film directed by George C. Wolfe. The cast is led by Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Colman Domingo. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was produced by Escape Artists and Mundy Lane Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on November 25, 2020, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- George C. Wolfe
- Writers
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson
- Release date
- November 25, 2020
- OTT release
- December 18, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Escape Artists, Mundy Lane Entertainment
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom cast & crew
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was directed by George C. Wolfe and written by Ruben Santiago-Hudson.
The cast features Viola Davis as Ma Rainey, Chadwick Boseman as Levee, Colman Domingo as Cutler, Glynn Turman as Toledo, Michael Potts as Slow Drag, and Jeremy Shamos as Irvin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Branford Marsalis, cinematography is by Tobias A. Schliessler, and it was produced by Dany Wolf and Constanza Romero.
Is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom worth watching?
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 1,262 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
In United States, you can stream Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 18, 2020.
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Cast of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Viola Davis
Ma Rainey
Chadwick Boseman
Levee
Colman Domingo
Cutler
Glynn Turman
Toledo
Michael Potts
Slow Drag
Jeremy Shamos
Irvin
Jonny Coyne
Sturdyvant
Taylour Paige
Dussie Mae
Dusan Brown
Sylvester
Joshua Harto
Policeman
Quinn VanAntwerp
Band Singer
Chloe Davis
Ma Rainey's Dancer
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom in United States?
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on Netflix?
Yes — Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom in?
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom rated?
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 1,262 ratings.
▸When did Ma Rainey's Black Bottom release on OTT?
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom became available digitally on December 18, 2020.
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