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Scott Joplin

1977Movie1 h 36 minPG

HistoryMusic
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–80%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–80%

Summary

The life story of Scott Joplin and how he became the greatest ragtime composer of all time.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

Movies with

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Jeremy Kagan
Written by
Christopher Knopf
Produced by
Stanley Hough, Janet Hubbard
Music by
Dick Hyman

Everyone

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Facts

February 11, 1977 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
February 11, 1977
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Music, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Scott Joplin?"

Questions about Scott Joplin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Scott Joplin?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Scott Joplin from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Scott Joplin worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Scott Joplin okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Scott Joplin plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.