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Nas: Time Is Illmatic

6.920141h 14m14AMovieDocumentaryMusic

Time Is Illmatic is a feature length documentary film that delves deep into the making of Nas' 1994 debut album, Illmatic, and the social conditions that influenced its creation.

DirectorOne9
WriterErik Parker
ProducersTuma Basa·Eric Rigaud

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by One9

NNas
Nas
Self
AKAlicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Self
BRBusta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Self
QQ-Tip
Q-Tip
Self
PR
Pete Rock
Self
FFFab 5 Freddy
Fab 5 Freddy
Self
MS
MC Serch
Self
MMMarley Marl
Marley Marl
Self
PWPharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams
Self
CWCornel West
Cornel West
Self
HJHenry Louis Gates, Jr.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Self

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Nas: Time Is Illmatic — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Nas: Time Is Illmatic?

Nas: Time Is Illmatic is streaming on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Nas: Time Is Illmatic on Netflix?

No, Nas: Time Is Illmatic is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is Nas: Time Is Illmatic on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Nas: Time Is Illmatic isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla and Tubi TV instead.

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Nas: Time Is Illmatic is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.