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Sam Cooke: Legend

7.120031h 10mNRMovieMusicDocumentary

Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever biography of the definitive soul singer looks at his extraordinary career and personal life…

DirectorMary Wharton
WriterPeter Guralnick
ProducersMick Gochanour·Robin Klein

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mary Wharton

SCSam Cooke
Sam Cooke
Self (archive footage)
LALou Adler
Lou Adler
Self
AFAretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
Self
BWBobby Womack
Bobby Womack
Self
LRLou Rawls
Lou Rawls
Self
LP
Lloyd Price
Self
JWJeffrey Wright
Jeffrey Wright
Narrator (voice)

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Sam Cooke: Legend — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sam Cooke: Legend?

Sam Cooke: Legend isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Sam Cooke: Legend on Netflix?

No, Sam Cooke: Legend is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Sam Cooke: Legend on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sam Cooke: Legend isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Sam Cooke: Legend for free?

Sam Cooke: Legend isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Sam Cooke: Legend based on a true story?

Yes — Sam Cooke: Legend is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).