Judas and the Black Messiah
“You can kill a revolutionary but you can't kill the revolution.”
Bill O'Neal infiltrates the Black Panthers on the orders of FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover. As Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton ascends—falling for a fellow revolutionary en route—a battle wages for O’Neal’s soul.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Judas and the Black Messiah
Judas and the Black Messiah is a 2021 English-language drama and history film directed by Shaka King. The cast is led by Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 1700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Judas and the Black Messiah was produced by MACRO, Bron Studios, and Participant and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on February 12, 2021, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $26 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Shaka King
- Writers
- Will Berson, Shaka King, Kenneth Lucas
- Release date
- February 12, 2021
- OTT release
- February 12, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Budget
- $26 million
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- MACRO, Bron Studios, Participant
Judas and the Black Messiah cast & crew
Judas and the Black Messiah was directed by Shaka King and written by Will Berson, Shaka King, and Kenneth Lucas.
The cast features Daniel Kaluuya as Fred Hampton, LaKeith Stanfield as Bill O'Neal, Jesse Plemons as Roy Mitchell, Dominique Fishback as Deborah Johnson, Ashton Sanders as Jimmy Palmer, and Algee Smith as Jake Winters.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Craig Harris, cinematography is by Sean Bobbitt, and it was produced by Ryan Coogler and Sev Ohanian.
Is Judas and the Black Messiah worth watching?
Judas and the Black Messiah holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 1,706 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Judas and the Black Messiah is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Judas and the Black Messiah
Judas and the Black Messiah isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on February 12, 2021.
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 Judas and the Black Messiah
Daniel Kaluuya
Fred Hampton
LaKeith Stanfield
Bill O'Neal
Jesse Plemons
Roy Mitchell
Dominique Fishback
Deborah Johnson
Ashton Sanders
Jimmy Palmer
Algee Smith
Jake Winters
Darrell Britt-Gibson
Bobby Rush
Lil Rel Howery
Wayne
Dominique Thorne
Judy Harmon
Martin Sheen
J. Edgar Hoover
Amari Cheatom
Collins
Khris Davis
Steel
Judas and the Black Messiah — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Judas and the Black Messiah in United States?
Judas and the Black Messiah is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Judas and the Black Messiah in?
Judas and the Black Messiah is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Judas and the Black Messiah?
Judas and the Black Messiah runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is Judas and the Black Messiah rated?
Judas and the Black Messiah is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 1,706 ratings.
▸When did Judas and the Black Messiah release on OTT?
Judas and the Black Messiah became available digitally on February 12, 2021.
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