Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
“It would be an empty world without the blues.”
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is streaming on Netflix in South Africa. Availability checked 21 July 2026.
Where to watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
🇿🇦 South Africa
Good to know
- Director
- George C. Wolfe
- Release date
- 2020-11-25
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Escape Artists
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom — trailer
About Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a 2020 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by George C. Wolfe, starring Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 1,268 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Tensions rise when the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band gather at a Chicago recording studio in 1927. Adapted from August Wilson's play.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ma Rainey's Black Bottom in South Africa?+
In South Africa, you can stream Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on Netflix.
Is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on Netflix?+
Yes — Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is available to stream on Netflix in South Africa.
How long is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?+
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who stars in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?+
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom stars Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman and Michael Potts.
When did Ma Rainey's Black Bottom come out?+
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is a 2020 movie directed by George C. Wolfe.
What genre is Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?+
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is Drama and Music film.
Who directed Ma Rainey's Black Bottom?+
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was directed by George C. Wolfe.
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