The Apollo
2019, English. Directed by Roger Ross Williams.
The soul of the American culture.
The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Apollo is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roger Ross WilliamsDirector
- Pharrell WilliamsSelf
- Jamie FoxxSelf
- Patti LaBelleSelf
- Smokey RobinsonSelf
- Angela BassettSelf
- James BrownSelf (archive footage)
- Duke EllingtonSelf (archive footage)
- Ella FitzgeraldSelf (archive footage)
- Redd FoxxSelf (archive footage)
- Aretha FranklinSelf (archive footage)
- Lauryn HillSelf (archive footage)
- Billie HolidaySelf (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 24 April 2019
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Roger Ross Williams, Cassidy Hartmann
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The Apollo runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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The Apollo parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Apollo is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Apollo on?
The Apollo is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Apollo?
If you liked The Apollo, try The Pop Out: Ken & Friends, More than a Game, I Am Not Your Negro.
Who directed The Apollo?
The Apollo (2019) was directed by Roger Ross Williams and stars Pharrell Williams, Jamie Foxx, Patti LaBelle.