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Rodney King

5.1201752mMovieDramaCrime

Roger Guenveur Smith gives voice to the man at the center of the brutal police beating that helped fuel the 1992 LA uprising.

DirectorSpike Lee
WriterRoger Guenveur Smith
ProducersIan Bricke·Steven Adams

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Spike Lee

RSRoger Guenveur Smith
Roger Guenveur Smith
Rodney King

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Rodney King — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rodney King?

Rodney King is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada.

Is Rodney King on Netflix?

Yes — Rodney King is available on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Rodney King on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Rodney King isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

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Rodney King is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.