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Ragtime (1981)

English drama film directed by Miloš Forman

Film facts

Runtime
2h 30m 150 min
Released
20 November 1981
Language
English

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Ragtime has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes (150 min). The English film released on 20 November 1981. It is directed by Miloš Forman and stars James Cagney, Brad Dourif and Moses Gunn.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Miroslav Ondříček
Written by
Michael Weller
Produced by
Dino De Laurentiis
Production
Paramount Pictures
Distribution
Paramount Pictures, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Based on
Ragtime
Set in
New Jersey, New York City
Filmed in
Connecticut, New Jersey

Release and where to watch

In theatres
20 November 1981
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Ragtime?

Ragtime has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes, or 150 min.

When did Ragtime release?

Ragtime released on 20 November 1981.

Who directed Ragtime?

Ragtime is directed by Miloš Forman.

Who is in the cast of Ragtime?

The cast of Ragtime includes James Cagney, Brad Dourif, Moses Gunn, Elizabeth McGovern, Kenneth McMillan and Howard Rollins.

Where can I watch Ragtime online?

Ragtime streams on Netflix.

Is Ragtime based on a true story or a book?

Ragtime is based on Ragtime.

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Updated 10 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.