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Only the Strong Survive

7.020021h 35mMovieDocumentaryMusic

A film featuring the veteran soul music artists and music of Stax Records. It tells the story of soul, a musical genre that was to have a major influence on other styles of music for decades. Ten legends of soul talk about the beginnings…

DirectorsD. A. Pennebaker·Chris Hegedus
ProducersBob Weinstein·Harvey Weinstein

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by D. A. Pennebaker

RT
Rufus Thomas
Self
IHIsaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes
Self
WPWilson Pickett
Wilson Pickett
Self
MWMary Wilson
Mary Wilson
Self
SMSam Moore
Sam Moore
Self
JBJerry Butler
Jerry Butler
Self
JD
Jaye Michael Davis
Self
DB
Don Bryant
Self
LI
Luther Ingram
Self
RF
Roger Friedman
Self
AP
Ann Peebles
Self
JM
Joyce Moore
Self

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Only the Strong Survive — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Only the Strong Survive?

Only the Strong Survive isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Only the Strong Survive on Netflix?

No, Only the Strong Survive is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Only the Strong Survive on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Only the Strong Survive isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Only the Strong Survive for free?

Only the Strong Survive isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.