Ragtime(1981)
The passion, the violence, the birth of America's Gilded Age.
Ragtime Synopsis
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.
Ragtime (1981) is a drama and history film directed by Miloš Forman, released on November 20, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 35m. It stars James Cagney, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn and Elizabeth McGovern. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 196 ratings.
- Director:
- Miloš Forman
- Writers:
- E. L. Doctorow, Michael Weller
- Producers:
- Dino De Laurentiis
- Cinematographer:
- Miroslav Ondříček
- Composer:
- Randy Newman
- Production:
- The De Laurentiis Company, Sunley Productions Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
Ragtime (1981) Trailer
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Ragtime Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Pat O'Brien
as Delmas
Donald O'Connor
as Evelyn's Dance Instructor
James Olson
as Father
Mandy Patinkin
as Tateh
Howard Rollins
as Coalhouse Walker Jr.
Mary Steenburgen
as Mother
Debbie Allen
as Sarah
Key crew
Directed by Miloš Forman, written by E. L. Doctorow and Michael Weller , produced by Dino De Laurentiis.
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Ragtime Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 196 ratings.
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Ragtime – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ragtime online?
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Ragtime (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Ragtime?
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The main cast of Ragtime (1981) includes James Cagney, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn, Elizabeth McGovern and Kenneth McMillan. The film was directed by Miloš Forman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ragtime released?
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Ragtime was released on November 20, 1981 and runs for 2h 35m.
Is Ragtime worth watching?
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Ragtime (1981) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 196 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ragtime?
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Yes. The official Ragtime trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.