Ragtime

Name: Ragtime
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1981-11-20
Duration: 155 min
Rating: 7

1981 · Movie · PG · 155 min · ★ 7.0 · 70% critics

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In early 1900s New York City, a young Black pianist is pulled into the lives of an upper-class white family amid mounting racial tensions and escalating personal conflicts. As several storylines intersect, the film explores infidelity, violence, and the pressures of social class over time.

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Years: 1981
Release date: 1981-11-20
Language: English
Rated: PG
Runtime: 155 min
Critic score: 70/100
TMDB rating: 7.0/10 (187 votes)

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You’ll like Ragtime if you enjoy sweeping, period-set dramas mixing personal scandal with social conflict and memorable performances; Not for you if you want a tightly focused plot with clear connections, since it can feel sprawling like Amadeus or The Long Walk Home.

Pros: period detail and style; standout ensemble performances; stirring music throughout | Cons: multiple storylines sprawl; some scenes feel disjointed; certain plot points unclear