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Purlie

6.519812h 22mMovieDramaMusic

Purlie is a musical based on Ossie Davis' 1961 play Purlie Victorious. In the early days of the civil rights movement, a Southern plantation owner holds his sharecroppers in virtual slavery. Purlie comes home as a preacher who will shake…

DirectorRudi Goldman
ProducerRobert R. Thiel

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Cast · Directed by Rudi Goldman

RGRobert Guillaume
Robert Guillaume
Purlie
MMMelba Moore
Melba Moore
Lutiebelle
SHSherman Hemsley
Sherman Hemsley
Gitlow
LHLinda Hopkins
Linda Hopkins
Sister Hopkins
RHRhetta Hughes
Rhetta Hughes
Missy
BMBrandon Maggart
Brandon Maggart
Ol' Cap'n
DSDon Scardino
Don Scardino
Charlie
CTClarice Taylor
Clarice Taylor
Idella
LA
Loretta Abbott
Ensemble
BB
Brenda Braxton
Ensemble
PBP.L. Brown
P.L. Brown
Ensemble
OD
Olivia Detante
Ensemble

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Purlie — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Purlie?

Purlie isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Purlie on Netflix?

No, Purlie is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Purlie on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Purlie isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Purlie for free?

Purlie 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 Purlie?

Purlie 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 30, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.