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Pariah

2011·Movie·86 min·6.8(165)

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.

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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
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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

Adepero Oduye

Alike

Pernell Walker

Pernell Walker

Laura

Aasha Davis

Aasha Davis

Bina

Charles Parnell

Charles Parnell

Arthur

Sahra Mellesse

Sahra Mellesse

Sharonda

Kim Wayans

Kim Wayans

Audrey

Shamika Cotton

Shamika Cotton

Candace

Raymond Anthony Thomas

Raymond Anthony Thomas

Mack

Afton Williamson

Afton Williamson

Mika

Zabryna Guevara

Zabryna Guevara

Mrs. Alvarado

Kim Sykes

Kim Sykes

Mrs. Singletary

Rob Morgan

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.

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