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Up Against the Wall

9.019911h 40mPG-13MovieDramaCrime

A black teen from a Chicago housing project struggles to find acceptance after he transfers into a suburban high school.

DirectorRon O'Neal
WritersZuindi Colbert·Emma Young
ProducersChuck Colbert·Jawanza Kunjufu

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Cast · Directed by Ron O'Neal

MGMarla Gibbs
Marla Gibbs
Louise Bradley
RORon O'Neal
Ron O'Neal
George Wilkes
SJStoney Jackson
Stoney Jackson
Jesse Bradley
LCL. Scott Caldwell
L. Scott Caldwell
Sandy Wilkes
OJ
Oscar Brown Jr.
Coach
CCCatero Colbert
Catero Colbert
Sean
D
deMann
Kevin
SRSalli Richardson-Whitfield
Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Denise
JM
Johnny Moran
J. R.
ML
Merritt Lear
Lisa
JHJamie Harrold
Jamie Harrold
Stevie

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Up Against the Wall — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Up Against the Wall?

Up Against the Wall isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

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No, Up Against the Wall is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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Up Against the Wall isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Up Against the Wall?

Up Against the Wall hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 8, 1991. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.