Becoming
“Your story is your power.”
Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others.
Where to watch Becoming in United States
Can I watch Becoming in United States? Yes — you can stream Becoming in United States on Netflix.
NetflixClick a service to open Becoming there. Availability last verified on September 30, 2026.
Where is Becoming streaming around the world?
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| United States | Netflix | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix | — |
| Canada | Netflix | — |
| Australia | Netflix | — |
| Germany | Netflix | — |
| France | Netflix | — |
| Spain | Netflix | — |
| Brazil | Netflix | — |
| Japan | Netflix | — |
About Becoming
Becoming is a 2020 English-language documentary film directed by Nadia Hallgren. The cast is led by Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, Phoebe Robinson. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix.
Becoming was produced by Higher Ground and Big Mouth Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on May 6, 2020, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Nadia Hallgren
- Release date
- May 6, 2020
- OTT release
- May 6, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Higher Ground, Big Mouth Productions
Becoming cast & crew
Becoming was directed by Nadia Hallgren.
The cast features Michelle Obama as Self, Barack Obama as Self, Phoebe Robinson as Self, Sasha Obama as Self, Malia Ann as Self, and Oprah Winfrey as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kamasi Washington, cinematography is by Nadia Hallgren, and it was produced by Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.
Is Becoming worth watching?
Becoming holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 173 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Becoming is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Becoming
In United States, you can stream Becoming on Netflix. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on May 6, 2020.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Becoming
Michelle Obama
Self
Barack Obama
Self
Phoebe Robinson
Self
Sasha Obama
Self
Malia Ann
Self
Oprah Winfrey
Self
Reese Witherspoon
Self
Stephen Colbert
Self
Conan O'Brien
Self
Gayle King
Self
Craig Robinson
Self
Becoming — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Becoming in United States?
Becoming is streaming on Netflix in United States.
▸Is Becoming on Netflix?
Yes — Becoming is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Becoming in?
Becoming is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Becoming?
Becoming runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Becoming rated?
Becoming is rated PG. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 173 ratings.
▸When did Becoming release on OTT?
Becoming became available digitally on May 6, 2020.
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