Sidney poster
Where to stream

Sidney

7.020221h 52m14AMovieDocumentary

This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.

DirectorReginald Hudlin
WriterJesse James Miller
ProducersTerry Wood·Joanna Shimkus

Where to watch

Apple TVApple TVApple TV Amazon ChannelApple TV Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Reginald Hudlin

SPSidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier
Self
HBHarry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte
Self
HBHalle Berry
Halle Berry
Self
NGNelson George
Nelson George
Self
LJLouis Gossett Jr.
Louis Gossett Jr.
Self
AG
Aram Goudsouzian
Self
KHKatharine Houghton
Katharine Houghton
Self
QJQuincy Jones
Quincy Jones
Self
LKLenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz
Self
SLSpike Lee
Spike Lee
Self
LLulu
Lulu
Self
JSJoanna Shimkus
Joanna Shimkus
Self

More from Sidney Poitier · Lead actor

Omnibus
Omnibus
1967 · 7.2
The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
1948 · 6.6
The Jackal
The Jackal
1997 · 6.4
Sneakers
Sneakers
1992 · 6.9
In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
1967 · 7.7
To Sir, with Love
To Sir, with Love
1967 · 7.4
Shoot to Kill
Shoot to Kill
1988 · 6.6
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
1967 · 7.6
The Greatest Story Ever Told
The Greatest Story Ever Told
1965 · 6.4
Paris Blues
Paris Blues
1961 · 6.5
See all fromSidney Poitier

More from Harry Belafonte · Co-star actor

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995 · 6.3
PB&J Otter
PB&J Otter
1998 · 7.0
BlacKkKlansman
BlacKkKlansman
2018 · 7.5
The Player
The Player
1992 · 7.2
Carmen Jones
Carmen Jones
1954 · 6.2
General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
1953 · 6.8
Bobby
Bobby
2006 · 6.4
Kansas City
Kansas City
1996 · 6.1
Buck and the Preacher
Buck and the Preacher
1972 · 6.3
CIRILO, A Legacy Untold
CIRILO, A Legacy Untold
2025 · 10.0
See all fromHarry Belafonte

More from Reginald Hudlin · Director

Bones
Bones
2005 · 8.2
The Office
The Office
2005 · 8.6
Modern Family
Modern Family
2009 · 7.9
The Middle
The Middle
2009 · 7.6
Psych
Psych
2006 · 7.9
New Girl
New Girl
2011 · 7.4
The Bernie Mac Show
The Bernie Mac Show
2001 · 6.7
Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Chris
2005 · 8.1
Black Monday
Black Monday
2019 · 6.8
Number One on the Call Sheet
Number One on the Call Sheet
2025 · 3.9
See all fromReginald Hudlin

More like this

John Candy: I Like Me
John Candy: I Like Me
2025 · 7.9
Spielberg
Spielberg
2017 · 7.5
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20
2022 · 7.2
Being James Bond
Being James Bond
2021 · 7.8
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
2025 · 7.5
QT8: The First Eight
QT8: The First Eight
2019 · 7.2
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye
2022 · 7.2
Altman
Altman
2014 · 6.6
Seduced and Abandoned
Seduced and Abandoned
2013 · 6.2
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
2022 · 6.8
The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz
1978 · 7.7
Maria by Callas
Maria by Callas
2017 · 7.3

Sidney — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sidney?

Sidney is streaming on Apple TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sidney on Netflix?

No, Sidney is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Apple TV.

Is Sidney on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sidney isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Apple TV instead.

Where can I watch Sidney for free?

Sidney is available on Apple TV in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.