On Broadway (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.7
Released in 2019, On Broadway is a documentary film directed by Oren Jacoby, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. On Broadway stars Alec Baldwin as Self, Christine Baranski as Self, Michael Eisner as Self and Alexandra Billings as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, On Broadway sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On Broadway page.
If you liked it. Fans of On Broadway tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On Broadway (2019)?
- In US, On Broadway is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is On Broadway worth watching?
- On Broadway holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in On Broadway?
- On Broadway stars Alec Baldwin, Christine Baranski, Michael Eisner, Alexandra Billings and James Corden.
- When was On Broadway released?
- On Broadway was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.