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Porgy and Bess

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In the early 1900s, the fictional Catfish Row section of Charleston, South Carolina serves as home to a black fishing community. Crippled beggar Porgy, who travels about in a goat-drawn cart, loves the drug-addicted Bess, who lives with stevedore Crown, the local bully.

DirectorTrevor Nunn
WritersDuBose Heyward·Dorothy Heyward
ProducersGreg Smith·Stephanie Marks

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Cast · Directed by Trevor Nunn

WWWillard White
Willard White
Porgy
CHCynthia Haymon
Cynthia Haymon
Bess
GB
Gregg Baker
Crown
CCCynthia Clarey
Cynthia Clarey
Serena
MSMarietta Simpson
Marietta Simpson
Maria
DEDamon Evans
Damon Evans
Sportin' Life
PI
Paula Ingram
Clara / Annie (singing voice)
GH
Gordon Hawkins
Jake
DW
D. Alonzo Washington
Robbins
MW
Mervin Wallace
Peter
BCBarrington Coleman
Barrington Coleman
Mingo
WJ
William B. Johnson
Frazier

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Porgy and Bess — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Porgy and Bess?

Porgy and Bess isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Porgy and Bess on Netflix?

No, Porgy and Bess is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Porgy and Bess on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Porgy and Bess isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Porgy and Bess for free?

Porgy and Bess isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Porgy and Bess?

Porgy and Bess hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 24, 1993. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.