Ragtime
“The passion, the violence, the birth of America's Gilded Age.”
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.
Where to watch Ragtime in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Ragtime there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Ragtime streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin, Rakuten TV | — |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Ragtime
Ragtime is a 1981 English-language drama and history film directed by Miloš Forman. The cast is led by James Cagney, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn. It has a runtime of 2h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Ragtime was produced by The De Laurentiis Company and Sunley Productions Ltd. and made in United States of America. It was released on November 20, 1981, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Miloš Forman
- Writers
- Michael Weller
- Release date
- November 20, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- The De Laurentiis Company, Sunley Productions Ltd.
Ragtime cast & crew
Ragtime was directed by Miloš Forman and written by Michael Weller .
The cast features James Cagney as New York Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo, Brad Dourif as Younger Brother, Moses Gunn as Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth McGovern as Evelyn Nesbit, Kenneth McMillan as Willie Conklin, and Pat O'Brien as Delmas.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Randy Newman, cinematography is by Miroslav Ondříček, and it was produced by Michael Hausman and Bernard Williams.
Is Ragtime worth watching?
Ragtime holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 188 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 35m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and history, Ragtime is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Ragtime
Ragtime isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store.
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Cast of Ragtime
James Cagney
New York Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo
Brad Dourif
Younger Brother
Moses Gunn
Booker T. Washington
Elizabeth McGovern
Evelyn Nesbit
Kenneth McMillan
Willie Conklin
Pat O'Brien
Delmas
Donald O'Connor
Evelyn's Dance Instructor
James Olson
Father
Mandy Patinkin
Tateh
Howard Rollins
Coalhouse Walker Jr.
Mary Steenburgen
Mother
Debbie Allen
Sarah
Ragtime — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ragtime in United States?
Ragtime is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube and Amazon Video.
▸What language is Ragtime in?
Ragtime is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ragtime?
Ragtime runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).
▸What is Ragtime rated?
Ragtime is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 188 ratings.
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