Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

2020 · 1h 33m · Released

R Drama, Music

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores

6.6 The Movie Database

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N/A Rotten Tomatoes

N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Streaming now in the United States on Netflix.

Trailer

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Official Trailer | Netflix

Top cast and crew

George C. Wolfe Director

Viola Davis Ma Rainey

Chadwick Boseman Levee

Colman Domingo Cutler

Glynn Turman Toledo

Michael Potts Slow Drag

Jeremy Shamos Irvin

Jonny Coyne Sturdyvant

Taylour Paige Dussie Mae

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Frequently asked questions about Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Where can I watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom in the United States?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is available to stream on Netflix in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on Netflix?

Yes. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is streaming on Netflix in the United States.

Can I watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom for free?

Not free in the United States right now. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom needs a subscription to Netflix.

What are the ratings for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom scores 6.6 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom stars Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman, and Michael Potts. George C. Wolfe is the director.

How long is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom runs 1h 33m (93 minutes).

When did Ma Rainey's Black Bottom come out?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was released on November 25, 2020.

Which studio made Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was produced by Escape Artists and Mundy Lane Entertainment in the United States.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.