Ain't Misbehavin' poster
Where to stream

Ain't Misbehavin'

8.319821h 33mPGMovieMusic

Ain't Misbehavin' is the televised version of the 1978 Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation celebrating the music, life and times of Thomas "Fats" Waller — featuring 29 songs written or inspired by him. The telecast won Emmy Awards for Nell Carter and André De Shields.

DirectorDon Mischer
ProducersAlvin Cooperman·Buddy Bregman

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

Ain't Misbehavin' was released on June 21, 1982 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by Don Mischer

NCNell Carter
Nell Carter
Performer
ASAndré De Shields
André De Shields
Performer
KPKen Page
Ken Page
Performer
CWCharlayne Woodard
Charlayne Woodard
Performer
AMArmelia McQueen
Armelia McQueen
Performer
LHLuther Henderson
Luther Henderson
The Piano Player

More from Nell Carter · Lead actress

Spider-Man
Spider-Man
1994 · 8.3
Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
1994 · 7.2
Jake and the Fatman
Jake and the Fatman
1987 · 6.2
Reba
Reba
2001 · 6.5
Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
1997 · 6.6
Gimme a Break!
Gimme a Break!
1981 · 6.7
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995 · 6.3
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
1992 · 6.7
Amen
Amen
1986 · 6.7
227
227
1985 · 6.8
See all fromNell Carter

More from André De Shields · Co-star actor

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999 · 8.0
Law & Order
Law & Order
1990 · 7.3
Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
2010 · 7.8
Sex and the City
Sex and the City
1998 · 7.4
Great Performances
Great Performances
1971 · 6.1
Elsbeth
Elsbeth
2024 · 6.7
New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam
2018 · 8.3
And Just Like That…
And Just Like That…
2021 · 7.2
Brilliant Minds
Brilliant Minds
2024 · 7.4
Cosby
Cosby
1996 · 6.1
See all fromAndré De Shields

More from Don Mischer · Director

Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
1984 · 7.5
Dolly
Dolly
1987 · 10.0
Normal Life
Normal Life
1990 · 6.3
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
Taylor Swift: Journey to Fearless
Taylor Swift: Journey to Fearless
2010 · 7.0
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
2012 · 6.0
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990 · 6.8
Euro Disney : L'Ouverture
Euro Disney : L'Ouverture
1992 · 6.8
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
2009 · 4.6
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
1983 · 8.7
See all fromDon Mischer

More like this

Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
2010 · 8.3
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
2025 · 6.2
Anchors Aweigh
Anchors Aweigh
1945 · 6.8
Brigadoon
Brigadoon
1954 · 6.5
Pure Country
Pure Country
1992 · 7.0
Teen Spirit
Teen Spirit
2019 · 6.0
Whitney
Whitney
2018 · 7.3
Save the Last Dance
Save the Last Dance
2001 · 6.6
The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz
1978 · 7.7
Coyote Ugly
Coyote Ugly
2000 · 6.3
Guava Island
Guava Island
2019 · 6.7
Let It Be
Let It Be
1970 · 7.6

Ain't Misbehavin' — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ain't Misbehavin'?

Ain't Misbehavin' isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Ain't Misbehavin' on Netflix?

No, Ain't Misbehavin' is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Ain't Misbehavin' on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ain't Misbehavin' isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Ain't Misbehavin' for free?

Ain't Misbehavin' isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Ain't Misbehavin'?

Ain't Misbehavin' hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 9, 1982. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.