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
Can I watch Pariah in United States? Yes — you can stream Pariah in United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Pariah there. Availability last verified on July 31, 2026.
Where is Pariah streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Crave | 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 currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
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 168 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
In United States, you can stream Pariah on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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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 streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Pariah on Netflix?
Yes — Pariah is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸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 168 ratings.
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