Movie

Tap

“Sometimes, no matter what, you can't escape the rhythm.”

★ 6.8(29)19891h 51m

Tap is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Tap

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Nick Castle
Release date: 1989-02-12
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Box office: $9,114,702
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: TriStar Pictures

Tap — trailer

About Tap

Tap is a 1989 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by Nick Castle, starring Gregory Hines, Suzzanne Douglas and Sammy Davis Jr.. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 29 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tap in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Max Washington has just been released from prison after serving time for burglary. He returns to his old hangout, a hoofer club. His old girl friend, Amy, who still works at the club as a Tap instructor, is less than thrilled to see him. Her father, Little Mo, is happy to see him, because he has plans for a show involving Max. In addition, Max's old partners in crime have another job for him.

Cast

Gregory Hines

Max Washington

Suzzanne Douglas

Amy Simms

Sammy Davis Jr.

Little Mo

Savion Glover

Louis Simms

Joe Morton

Nicky

Dick Anthony Williams

Francis

Sandman Sims

Sandman

Bunny Briggs

Bunny

Steve Condos

Steve

Jimmy Slyde

Slim

Terrence E. McNally

Bob Wythe

Arthur Duncan

Arthur

Themes & keywords

musicaltap dancingex-condance teacher

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tap in Canada?+

In Canada, Tap is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Tap on Netflix?+

Tap is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Tap?+

Tap has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Tap?+

Tap stars Gregory Hines, Suzzanne Douglas, Sammy Davis Jr., Savion Glover and Joe Morton.

When did Tap come out?+

Tap is a 1989 movie directed by Nick Castle.

What genre is Tap?+

Tap is Drama and Music film.

Who directed Tap?+

Tap was directed by Nick Castle.