

Pariah
“Who do you become when you can't be yourself?”
A Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak, and family in a desperate search for sexual expression.
Where to watch Pariah in United States
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Where is Pariah streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Crave, CTV | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Pariah
Pariah is a 2011 English-language drama film directed by Dee Rees. The cast is led by Adepero Oduye, Pernell Walker, Aasha Davis. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Pariah was produced by NorthStar Pictures, Sundial Pictures, and Aid + Abet and made in United States of America. It was released on December 27, 2011. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Dee Rees
- Writers
- Dee Rees
- Release date
- December 27, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- NorthStar Pictures, Sundial Pictures, Aid + Abet
Pariah cast & crew
Pariah was directed by Dee Rees and written by Dee Rees.
The cast features Adepero Oduye as Alike, Pernell Walker as Laura, Aasha Davis as Bina, Charles Parnell as Arthur, Sahra Mellesse as Sharonda, and Kim Wayans as Audrey.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tamar-kali, cinematography is by Bradford Young, and it was produced by Jeanine Mclean and Julie Parker Benello.
Is Pariah worth watching?
Pariah holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 165 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Pariah is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Pariah
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Cast of Pariah

Adepero Oduye
Alike

Pernell Walker
Laura

Aasha Davis
Bina

Charles Parnell
Arthur

Sahra Mellesse
Sharonda

Kim Wayans
Audrey

Shamika Cotton
Candace

Raymond Anthony Thomas
Mack

Afton Williamson
Mika

Zabryna Guevara
Mrs. Alvarado

Kim Sykes
Mrs. Singletary

Rob Morgan
Sock
Pariah — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pariah in United States?
Pariah 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 Pariah in?
Pariah is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Pariah?
Pariah runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is Pariah rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 165 ratings.











