The Apollo(2019)
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The Apollo Synopsis
The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.
The Apollo (2019) is a documentary film directed by Roger Ross Williams, released on April 24, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Pharrell Williams, Jamie Foxx, Patti LaBelle and Smokey Robinson. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Roger Ross Williams
- Writers:
- Roger Ross Williams, Cassidy Hartmann
- Producers:
- Jeanne Elfant Festa, Cassidy Hartmann, Nigel Sinclair
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Dwyer
- Production:
- Bert Marcus Productions, Chicago Media Project, White Horse Pictures, HBO, HBO Documentary Films, Impact Partners, MACRO
- Status:
- Released
The Apollo (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Apollo before you stream it.
The Apollo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pharrell Williams
as Self
Jamie Foxx
as Self
Patti LaBelle
as Self
Smokey Robinson
as Self
Angela Bassett
as Self
James Brown
as Self (archive footage)
Duke Ellington
as Self (archive footage)
Ella Fitzgerald
as Self (archive footage)
Redd Foxx
as Self (archive footage)
Aretha Franklin
as Self (archive footage)
Lauryn Hill
as Self (archive footage)
Billie Holiday
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Roger Ross Williams, written by Roger Ross Williams and Cassidy Hartmann, produced by Jeanne Elfant Festa, Cassidy Hartmann and Nigel Sinclair.
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The Apollo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 19 ratings.
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The Apollo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Apollo online?
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The Apollo (2019) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Apollo?
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The main cast of The Apollo (2019) includes Pharrell Williams, Jamie Foxx, Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robinson and Angela Bassett. The film was directed by Roger Ross Williams. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Apollo released?
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The Apollo was released on April 24, 2019 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Apollo worth watching?
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The Apollo (2019) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Apollo?
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Yes. The official The Apollo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.