Ragtime
1981, English. Directed by Miloš Forman.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Miloš FormanDirector
- James CagneyNew York Police Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo
- Brad DourifYounger Brother
- Moses GunnBooker T. Washington
- Elizabeth McGovernEvelyn Nesbit
- Kenneth McMillanWillie Conklin
- Pat O'BrienDelmas
- Donald O'ConnorEvelyn's Dance Instructor
- James OlsonFather
- Mandy PatinkinTateh
- Howard RollinsCoalhouse Walker Jr.
- Mary SteenburgenMother
- Debbie AllenSarah
Details
- Released
- 20 November 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Weller
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Ragtime: quick answers
Is Ragtime worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 200 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ragtime?
Ragtime runs 155 minutes (2h 35m).
Does Ragtime have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ragtime. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Ragtime suitable for kids?
Ragtime is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Ragtime?
If you liked Ragtime, try Pinky, The Intruder, Matewan.
Who directed Ragtime?
Ragtime (1981) was directed by Miloš Forman and stars James Cagney, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn.