Only the Strong Survive poster
Where to stream

Only the Strong Survive

7.020021h 35mMovieDocumentaryMusic

A film featuring the veteran soul music artists and music of Stax Records. It tells the story of soul, a musical genre that was to have a major influence on other styles of music for decades. Ten legends of soul talk about the beginnings…

DirectorsChris Hegedus·D. A. Pennebaker
ProducersRoger Friedman·Bob Weinstein

Where to watch

Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Chris Hegedus

RT
Rufus Thomas
Self
IHIsaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes
Self
WPWilson Pickett
Wilson Pickett
Self
MWMary Wilson
Mary Wilson
Self
SMSam Moore
Sam Moore
Self
JBJerry Butler
Jerry Butler
Self
JD
Jaye Michael Davis
Self
DB
Don Bryant
Self
LI
Luther Ingram
Self
RF
Roger Friedman
Self
AP
Ann Peebles
Self
JM
Joyce Moore
Self

More from Rufus Thomas · Lead actor

Police Story
Police Story
1973 · 7.0
Mystery Train
Mystery Train
1989 · 7.3
Great Balls of Fire!
Great Balls of Fire!
1989 · 6.3
A Family Thing
A Family Thing
1996 · 6.6
Cookie's Fortune
Cookie's Fortune
1999 · 6.4
Memphis '69
Memphis '69
2019
See all fromRufus Thomas

More from Isaac Hayes · Co-star actor

South Park
South Park
1997 · 8.3
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
1997 · 8.3
The A-Team
The A-Team
1983 · 7.5
Miami Vice
Miami Vice
1984 · 7.4
That '70s Show
That '70s Show
1998 · 7.9
The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
1974 · 7.6
Girlfriends
Girlfriends
2000 · 7.3
American Playhouse
American Playhouse
1982 · 6.6
Hunter
Hunter
1984 · 7.1
Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
1989 · 8.0
See all fromIsaac Hayes

More from Chris Hegedus · Director

The Energy War
The Energy War
1979 · 7.0
The War Room
The War Room
1993 · 6.8
The Return of the War Room
The Return of the War Room
2008 · 5.7
Jimi Plays Monterey
Jimi Plays Monterey
1987 · 7.5
Woodstock Diary
Woodstock Diary
1994 · 8.5
Startup.com
Startup.com
2001 · 6.7
Down from the Mountain
Down from the Mountain
2001 · 7.5
Depeche Mode 101
Depeche Mode 101
1989 · 8.0
Al Franken: God Spoke
Al Franken: God Spoke
2006 · 6.9
Moon Over Broadway
Moon Over Broadway
1997 · 7.8
See all fromChris Hegedus

More like this

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
2022 · 8.5
Stop Making Sense
Stop Making Sense
1984 · 8.3
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
2024 · 6.7
Katy Perry: Part of Me
Katy Perry: Part of Me
2012 · 7.1
Justin Bieber's Believe
Justin Bieber's Believe
2013 · 6.9
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace
2018 · 7.1
Halftime
Halftime
2022 · 6.8
Miss Americana
Miss Americana
2020 · 7.8
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese
2019 · 7.0
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show
2025 · 7.9
Western Stars
Western Stars
2019 · 7.0
Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
2021 · 7.8

Only the Strong Survive — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Only the Strong Survive?

Only the Strong Survive isn't on any subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Only the Strong Survive on Netflix?

No, Only the Strong Survive is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Only the Strong Survive on Amazon Prime Video?

Only the Strong Survive isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in India, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Only the Strong Survive for free?

Only the Strong Survive isn't available free in India; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.