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Follow the Drinking Gourd

199026mMovieHistoryFamilyAnimation

Based on the traditional American folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures of one family's escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. This touching story captures all the drama of a perilous flight to freedom. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.

DirectorJohn McCally
WriterBernardine Connelly
ProducersKen Hoin·Mike Pogue

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Cast · Directed by John McCally

MFMorgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Narrator (voice)

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Follow the Drinking Gourd isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Follow the Drinking Gourd on Netflix?

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Follow the Drinking Gourd hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 20, 1990. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.