Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Where to Watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020) (Legally)

It would be an empty world without the blues.
Nov 25, 2020 US 93 min MA15+
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Drama Music
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

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It sits in the Drama, Music space and is paced for about 93 minutes.

Cast highlights include Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

chicago, illinois, recording studio, based on play or musical, singer, lesbian relationship, lgbt, blues music, black lgbt, trumpet player, 1920s

Official trailer

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Plot

Tensions rise when the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band gather at a Chicago recording studio in 1927. Adapted from August Wilson's play.

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Main cast

Viola Davis
Viola Davis
as Ma Rainey
Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman
as Levee
Colman Domingo
Colman Domingo
as Cutler
Glynn Turman
Glynn Turman
as Toledo
Michael Potts
Michael Potts
as Slow Drag
Jeremy Shamos
Jeremy Shamos
as Irvin
Jonny Coyne
Jonny Coyne
as Sturdyvant
Taylour Paige
Taylour Paige
as Dussie Mae
Dusan Brown
Dusan Brown
as Sylvester
Joshua Harto
Joshua Harto
as Policeman