

Surviving R. Kelly
Celebrated as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time, R. Kelly’s genre defining career and playboy lifestyle has been riddled with rumors of abuse, predatory behavior, and pedophilia. Despite damning evidence and multiple witnesses, to date, none of these accusations have seemingly affected him. For the first time ever, survivors and people from R. Kelly’s inner circle, are coming forward with new allegations about his sexual, mental, and physical abuse. They are now finally ready to share their full story and shed light on the secret life the public has never seen.
Where to watch Surviving R. Kelly in United States
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Where is Surviving R. Kelly streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, A&E Crime Central Apple TV Channel, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | RTL+, RTL+ Max Amazon Channel, GEO Television Amazon Channel, GEO Television + Wild Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Canal+, SFR Play | — |
About Surviving R. Kelly
Surviving R. Kelly is a 2019 English-language documentary and crime series. It spans 3 seasons and 15 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, A&E Crime Central Apple TV Channel, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel.
Surviving R. Kelly was produced by Kreativ Inc. and made in United States of America. It was first aired on January 3, 2019, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Director
- Nigel Bellis, Astral Finnie
- First aired
- January 3, 2019
- Last aired
- January 3, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (15 episodes)
- Network
- Lifetime
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Kreativ Inc.
Is Surviving R. Kelly worth watching?
Surviving R. Kelly holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 54 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary series.
With 3 seasons and 15 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy documentary and crime, Surviving R. Kelly is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Surviving R. Kelly
In United States, you can stream Surviving R. Kelly on Philo, A&E Crime Central Apple TV Channel, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Surviving R. Kelly

R. Kelly
Self (archive footage)
Surviving R. Kelly — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Surviving R. Kelly in United States?
Surviving R. Kelly is streaming on Philo, A&E Crime Central Apple TV Channel, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel, Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Surviving R. Kelly on Philo?
Yes — Surviving R. Kelly is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Surviving R. Kelly in?
Surviving R. Kelly is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Surviving R. Kelly are there?
Surviving R. Kelly has 3 seasons with 15 episodes in total.
▸What is Surviving R. Kelly rated?
Surviving R. Kelly is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 54 ratings.











