When They See Us
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Where to watch When They See Us in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open When They See Us there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is When They See Us streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About When They See Us
When They See Us is a 2019 English-language drama series created by Ava DuVernay. The cast is led by Asante Blackk, Jharrel Jerome, Ethan Herisse. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
When They See Us was produced by Participant, Harpo Films, and Tribeca Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on May 31, 2019, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Ava DuVernay
- First aired
- May 31, 2019
- Last aired
- May 31, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (4 episodes)
- Network
- Netflix
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Participant, Harpo Films, Tribeca Productions
When They See Us cast & crew
When They See Us was created by Ava DuVernay.
The cast features Asante Blackk as Young Kevin Richardson, Jharrel Jerome as Korey Wise, Ethan Herisse as Young Yusef Salaam, Marquis Rodriguez as Young Raymond Santana Jr., Caleel Harris as Young Antron McCray, and Marsha Stephanie Blake as Linda McCray.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kris Bowers and it was produced by Jeff Skoll and Jonathan King.
Is When They See Us worth watching?
When They See Us holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 1,030 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama series.
With 1 season and 4 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama, When They See Us is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch When They See Us
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Cast of When They See Us
Asante Blackk
Young Kevin Richardson
Jharrel Jerome
Korey Wise
Ethan Herisse
Young Yusef Salaam
Marquis Rodriguez
Young Raymond Santana Jr.
Caleel Harris
Young Antron McCray
Marsha Stephanie Blake
Linda McCray
Michael Kenneth Williams
Bobby McCray
John Leguizamo
Raymond Santana Sr.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
Sharonne Salaam
Niecy Nash
Deloris Wise
Kylie Bunbury
Angie Richardson
When They See Us — FAQs
▸Where can I watch When They See Us in United States?
When They See Us is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is When They See Us on Netflix?
Yes — When They See Us is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is When They See Us in?
When They See Us is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of When They See Us are there?
When They See Us has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.
▸What is When They See Us rated?
When They See Us is rated TV-MA. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 1,030 ratings.
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