Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

It would be an empty world without the blues.

20201h 33m6.6(1,294 votes)

DramaMusic

Synopsis

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.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020) is a drama and music film directed by George C. Wolfe. It stars Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, and Colman Domingo. The film runs for 1 hour 33 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 1,294 votes.

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Director

George C. Wolfe

Cast

Viola Davis

Ma Rainey

Chadwick Boseman

Levee

Colman Domingo

Cutler

Glynn Turman

Toledo

Michael Potts

Slow Drag

Jeremy Shamos

Irvin

Jonny Coyne

Sturdyvant

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Who stars in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom stars Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Colman Domingo, and Glynn Turman, and was directed by George C. Wolfe.

How long is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes.

When did Ma Rainey's Black Bottom come out?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was released in 2020.

What genre is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a drama and music film.

Is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom worth watching?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.