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Between the World and Me

7.920201h 25mMovieDocumentaryDrama

Based on Ta-Nehisi Coates’ #1 New York Times bestseller and originally adapted and staged by the Apollo Theater, this special combines elements of that production - including powerful readings from Coates’ book - with documentary footage from the actors’ home life, archival footage, and animation.

DirectorKamilah Forbes
WriterTa-Nehisi Coates
ProducersRoger Ross Williams·Susan Kelechi Watson

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Cast · Directed by Kamilah Forbes

TCTa-Nehisi Coates
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Self
ABAngela Bassett
Angela Bassett
Self
AG
Alicia Garza
Self
JJJharrel Jerome
Jharrel Jerome
Self
JMJanet Mock
Janet Mock
Self
JMJoe Morton
Joe Morton
Self
WPWendell Pierce
Wendell Pierce
Self
PRPhylicia Rashād
Phylicia Rashād
Self
MRMichaela Jaé Rodriguez
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
Self
KSKendrick Sampson
Kendrick Sampson
Self
YSYara Shahidi
Yara Shahidi
Self
TTTariq Trotter
Tariq Trotter
Self

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Between the World and Me — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Between the World and Me?

Between the World and Me is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Between the World and Me on Netflix?

No, Between the World and Me is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. It's currently on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv.

Is Between the World and Me on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Between the World and Me isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now. It's on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv instead.

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Between the World and Me is available on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.