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The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess

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In the early 1900s, the fictional Catfish Row section of Charleston, South Carolina serves as home to a black fishing community. Crippled beggar Porgy, who travels about in a goat-drawn cart, loves the drug-addicted Bess, who lives with stevedore Crown, the local bully.

DirectorFrancesca Zambello
WriterDuBose Heyward
ProducerDavid Gockley

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 8 other countries

The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Albania, Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Israel and 4 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Francesca Zambello

EOEric Owens
Eric Owens
Porgy
LMLaquita Mitchell
Laquita Mitchell
Bess
LL
Lester Lynch
Crown
CP
Chauncey Packer
Sportin' Life
KS
Karen Slack
Serena
ABAngel Blue
Angel Blue
Clara
AD
Alteouise DeVaughn
Maria
EG
Eric Greene
Jake
MB
Michael Bragg
Mingo
MJ
Malesha Jessie
Annie
SM
Samantha McElhaney
Strawberry Woman
AM
Amber Mercomes
Lily

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The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess?

The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Andorra, Albania and Bosnia & Herzegovina and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess on Netflix?

No, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

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The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.