GoodWatchSign up

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

1980·Movie
59min
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes100%67%
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes100%67%

Watch

KanopyNight Flight+OVIDFandor

Set your services

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise fingerprint

Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

A real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

Find more like it

Peaceful movies

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Robert Mugge filmed jazz great Sun Ra on location in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. between 1978 and 1980. The resulting 60-minute film includes multiple public and private performances, poetry readings, a band rehearsal, interviews, and extensive improvisations. Transferred to HD from the original 16mm film and lovingly restored for the best possible viewing experience.
Avant-Garde JazzExperimental DocumentaryCult Musical FigurePhilosophical ExplorationImprovisational PerformanceUnique Artistic VisionRestored Archival FootageMusical JourneyCounterculture Icon

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Mugge
Produced by:
Robert Mugge

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise legally?

KanopyNight Flight+OVIDFandorPlexEternal FamilyFawesomeCineverse

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise is included with a subscription to Night Flight+, OVID, and Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise?

0 h 59 min

Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise runs 0 h 59 min.

Is Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise?

Critics100
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise higher (100) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.