Where to watch Ragtime (1981) tonight
Ragtime (1981) runs 2 h 35 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.0 from 200 TMDB members. 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
- 2 h 35 min — ends 10:35 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG (US)
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Released
- November 20, 1981
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 from 200 votes
- Director
- Miloš Forman
- Starring
- James Cagney, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn, Elizabeth McGovern
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video.
Questions people ask
- How long is Ragtime?
- Ragtime is 2 h 35 min long (155 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Ragtime rated?
- Ragtime is rated PG in the US.
- Is Ragtime a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 35 min, plan the evening: start by 8:25 pm to finish before 11 pm.
- Where can I stream Ragtime?
- As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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