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Movie · 1981 · 155 min

Ragtime (1981)

“The passion, the violence, the birth of America's Gilded Age.”

7/10 · 200 votes
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Ragtime is a 1981 movie (Drama and History). Ragtime was directed by Miloš Forman. Ragtime runs 155 minutes. It has an average rating of 7/10 from 200 viewers. In United States, you can watch Ragtime on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

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Streaming services that carry Ragtime, and the countries where you can watch it:

Filmin 1 countries

Spain

Rakuten TV 1 countries

Spain

Infinity Selection Amazon Channel 1 countries

Italy

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South Korea

Watcha 1 countries

South Korea

Plot

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.

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Tags

#new york city#based on novel or book#jazz singer or musician#public murder#racism#class differences#pianist#ragtime#revenge killing#radical politics#piano#political scandal#racial injustice#1900s#social scandal#new york city history

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ragtime?

In United States, you can watch Ragtime on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Who stars in Ragtime?

The main cast of Ragtime includes James Cagney, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn, Elizabeth McGovern and Kenneth McMillan.

Who directed Ragtime?

Ragtime was directed by Miloš Forman.

When was Ragtime released?

Ragtime was released on November 20, 1981.

How long is Ragtime?

Ragtime runs 155 minutes.

Is Ragtime worth watching?

Ragtime has an average rating of 7/10 from 200 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Ragtime?

If you enjoyed Ragtime, try A Complete Unknown, Passing, House of Strangers and The Best of Enemies.

Is Ragtime on Filmin?

Not in United States right now. Ragtime is on Filmin in: Spain.

Is Ragtime on Rakuten TV?

Not in United States right now. Ragtime is on Rakuten TV in: Spain.

Is Ragtime on Infinity Selection Amazon Channel?

Not in United States right now. Ragtime is on Infinity Selection Amazon Channel in: Italy.

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Updated: October 28, 2026 ·