Cadillac Records (2008)
Kernel Score: 78% · 469 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, History, Music
Released: 2008-12-05
Runtime: 109 minutes
Where to watch Cadillac Records
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The story of sex, violence, race and rock and roll in 1950s Chicago, and the exciting but turbulent lives of some of America's musical legends, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry.
Cadillac Records parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Cadillac Records is an R-rated music drama depicting sex, violence, and racism in the 1950s Chicago music scene.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Storyline involves violence and racial conflict within the turbulent lives of 1950s music legends.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Storyline includes sexual content typical of an R-rated music biopic drama.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Darnell Martin
Cast
- Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess
- Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters
- Gabrielle Union as Geneva Wade
- Columbus Short as Little Walter
- Cedric the Entertainer as Willie Dixon
- Emmanuelle Chriqui as Revetta Chess
- Eamonn Walker as Howlin' Wolf
- Tammy Blanchard as Isabelle Allen
- Eric Bogosian as Alan Freed
- Norman Reedus as Chess Engineer
Cadillac Records FAQ
Is Cadillac Records good?
Cadillac Records has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 469 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Cadillac Records?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Cadillac Records OK for kids?
Cadillac Records is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Cadillac Records is an R-rated music drama depicting sex, violence, and racism in the 1950s Chicago music scene.
What movies are like Cadillac Records?
If you liked Cadillac Records, try The Last Waltz, The Doors, 24 Hour Party People and Elvis.