Raggedy Man (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1981, Raggedy Man is a drama film directed by Jack Fisk, running about 94 minutes. “Sometimes it takes a stranger to give you the courage to follow your heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nita, a divorced mother of two boys, is stuck working as a telephone operator in a small Texas town in World War II. Her friendship with a sailor on leave causes tongues to wag in town.
Who’s in it. Raggedy Man stars Sissy Spacek as Nita, Eric Roberts as Teddy, Sam Shepard as Bailey and William Sanderson as Calvin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Raggedy Man has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
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 Raggedy Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raggedy Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raggedy Man (1981)?
- In US, Raggedy Man 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 Raggedy Man worth watching?
- Raggedy Man holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raggedy Man?
- Raggedy Man stars Sissy Spacek, Eric Roberts, Sam Shepard, William Sanderson and Tracey Walter.
- When was Raggedy Man released?
- Raggedy Man was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.