Sidney
“The life and legacy.”
This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.
Where to watch Sidney in United States
Apple TV
Apple TV Amazon ChannelClick a service to open Sidney there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Sidney streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| India | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | — |
About Sidney
Sidney is a 2022 English-language documentary film directed by Reginald Hudlin. The cast is led by Sidney Poitier, Harry Belafonte, Halle Berry. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel.
Sidney was produced by Harpo Productions, Network Entertainment, and Hudlin Entertainment and made in United States of America and Canada. It was released on September 10, 2022, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Reginald Hudlin
- Writers
- Jesse James Miller
- Release date
- September 10, 2022
- OTT release
- September 22, 2022
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Production
- Harpo Productions, Network Entertainment, Hudlin Entertainment
Sidney cast & crew
Sidney was directed by Reginald Hudlin and written by Jesse James Miller.
The cast features Sidney Poitier as Self, Harry Belafonte as Self, Halle Berry as Self, Nelson George as Self, Louis Gossett Jr. as Self, and Aram Goudsouzian as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Matthew Chavez and it was produced by Terry Wood and Joanna Shimkus.
Is Sidney worth watching?
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Sidney is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sidney
In United States, you can stream Sidney on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on September 22, 2022.
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 Sidney
Sidney Poitier
Self
Harry Belafonte
Self
Halle Berry
Self
Nelson George
Self
Louis Gossett Jr.
Self
Aram Goudsouzian
Self
Katharine Houghton
Self
Quincy Jones
Self
Lenny Kravitz
Self
Spike Lee
Self
Lulu
Self
Joanna Shimkus
Self
Sidney — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sidney in United States?
Sidney is streaming on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Sidney on Apple TV?
Yes — Sidney is currently available on Apple TV in United States.
▸What language is Sidney in?
Sidney is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sidney?
Sidney runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Sidney rated?
Sidney is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 47 ratings.
▸When did Sidney release on OTT?
Sidney became available digitally on September 22, 2022.
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