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Cadillac Records

2008Movie1 h 49 minR

DramaHistory
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic657.1Rotten Tomatoes66%66%

A melancholic, romantic drama movie about history and show business, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.

Feels like

  • Historical Music Drama
  • Blues & Rock 'n' Roll
  • Biographical
  • Chicago 1950s
  • Race Relations
  • Showbiz
  • Melancholy
  • Music-Driven

Cast

24 of 49

Crew

Directed by
Darnell Martin
Written by
Darnell Martin
Produced by
Sofia Sondervan, Andrew Lack
Music by
Terence Blanchard, Steve Jordan

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Facts

December 5, 2008 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
December 5, 2008
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, History, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
98 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Cadillac Records?"

Questions about Cadillac Records

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Where can I stream Cadillac Records?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Cadillac Records from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 24 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Cadillac Records worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 65).

Is Cadillac Records good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Cadillac Records a box office flop?

Budget$12 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 74% of its budget.