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Sounder

7.519721h 45mGMovieDrama

The oldest son of a loving and strong family of black sharecroppers comes of age in the Depression-era South after his father is imprisoned for stealing food.

DirectorMartin Ritt
WriterLonne Elder III
ProducerRobert B. Radnitz

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Cast · Directed by Martin Ritt

CTCicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson
Rebecca Morgan
PWPaul Winfield
Paul Winfield
Nathan Lee Morgan
KHKevin Hooks
Kevin Hooks
David Lee Morgan
TM
Taj Mahal
Ike
JMJanet MacLachlan
Janet MacLachlan
Camille Johnson
CMCarmen Mathews
Carmen Mathews
Mrs. Boatwright
JBJames Best
James Best
Sheriff Charlie Young
EH
Eric Hooks
Earl Morgan
YJYvonne Jarrell
Yvonne Jarrell
Josie Mae Morgan
SW
Sylvia Kuumba Williams
Harriet
TA
Teddy Airhart
Mr. Perkins
RD
Richard Durham
Perkins' Foreman

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Sounder — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sounder?

Sounder is streaming on Brew, JustWatch TV and Hoopla in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sounder on Netflix?

No, Sounder is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Brew and JustWatch TV.

Is Sounder on Amazon Prime Video?

Sounder isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Sounder for free?

Sounder is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV and Hoopla in Australia.

Is there a sequel to Sounder?

Yes — Sounder is followed by Sounder, Part 2 (1976) in the Sounder Collection.

Is there a prequel to Sounder?

Sounder is the first film in the Sounder Collection.

Is Sounder part of a trilogy?

No — Sounder is part of the Sounder Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Sounder Collection?

There are 2 films in the Sounder Collection: Sounder (1972) and Sounder, Part 2 (1976).