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Southside with You

5.620161h 20mPG-13MovieRomanceDrama

Chronicles a single day in the summer of 1989 when the future president of the United States, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady on an epic first date across Chicago's South Side.

DirectorRichard Tanne
WriterRichard Tanne
ProducersTracey Bing·Tika Sumpter

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Richard Tanne

PSParker Sawyers
Parker Sawyers
Barack Obama
TSTika Sumpter
Tika Sumpter
Michelle Robinson
VCVanessa Bell Calloway
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Marian Robinson
PLPhillip Edward Van Lear
Phillip Edward Van Lear
Fraser C. Robinson
DRDeanna Reed-Foster
Deanna Reed-Foster
Bernadette
JHJerod Haynes
Jerod Haynes
Tommy
GL
Gabrielle Lott-Rogers
Rafiqa
TFTaylar Fondren
Taylar Fondren
Janice
DHDonn C. Harper
Donn C. Harper
Curtis
PJ
Preston Tate Jr.
Kyle
FJ
Fred Nance Jr.
Nance Residence
DPDonald Paul
Donald Paul
Bow Tie

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Southside with You — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Southside with You?

Southside with You isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies, CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Southside with You on Netflix?

No, Southside with You is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and CosmoGo.

Is Southside with You on Amazon Prime Video?

Southside with You isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Southside with You for free?

Southside with You isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and CosmoGo.

Is Southside with You based on a true story?

Yes — Southside with You is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).