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Leadbelly

6.419762h 6mPGMovieDrama

The life of Blues and folk singer Huddie Leadbetter, nicknamed Leadbelly is recounted. Covering the good times and bad from his 20s to 40s. Much of that time was spent on chain gangs in the south. Even in prison he became well known for…

DirectorGordon Parks
WriterErnest Kinoy
ProducersMarc Merson·David Frost

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Gordon Parks

RMRoger E. Mosley
Roger E. Mosley
Huddie Ledbetter
JB
James Brodhead
John Lomax
JM
John McDonald
Tom Pruitt
LW
Leonard Wrentz
Guard
EHErnie Hudson
Ernie Hudson
Archie
DM
Dana Manno
Margaret Judd
WW
William Wintersole
Sheriff Gibbons
PBPaul Benjamin
Paul Benjamin
Wes Ledbetter
LHLynn Hamilton
Lynn Hamilton
Sally Ledbetter
CLCarole Lamond
Carole Lamond
Laura May
ME
Melba Englander
Evaline
PS
Pamela Singleton
Fat Bessie

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Leadbelly — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Leadbelly?

Leadbelly isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Leadbelly on Netflix?

No, Leadbelly is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Leadbelly on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Leadbelly isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Leadbelly for free?

Leadbelly isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Leadbelly based on a true story?

Yes — Leadbelly is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).