On Broadway

2019·Movie
1h 24min
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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On Broadway fingerprint

Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Show business and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

An all-star cast tells the inside story of the Broadway theater, and how it came back from the brink thanks to innovative work, a new attention to inclusion and a sometimes uneasy balance between art and commerce. Legends of the stage and screen—including Helen Mirren, Christine Baranski, August Wilson, James Corden, Alec Baldwin, John Lithgow, Viola Davis, Hugh Jackman and Ian McKellen—take us behind the scenes of Broadway's most groundbreaking and beloved shows, from A Chorus Line to Hamilton. Iconic performances by Lin Manuel Miranda, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, James Earl Jones and Mandy Patinkin lead the way on a hurly burly ride through Times Square, once again the main street of American show business in this documentary directed by Academy-Award nominee Oren Jacoby.
Broadway HistoryTheater DocumentaryMusical TheaterTimes SquareShow BusinessInclusionBehind-the-ScenesStage LegendsComeback Story

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Questions about On Broadway

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Where can I stream On Broadway legally?

On Broadway is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is On Broadway worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is On Broadway?

1 h 24 min

On Broadway runs 1 h 24 min.

Is On Broadway based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on On Broadway?

Critics78
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see On Broadway much the same way.

What language is On Broadway in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch On Broadway?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for On Broadway in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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