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Leadbelly

6.419762h 6mPGMovieDrama

The life of Blues and folk singer Huddie Leadbetter, nicknamed Leadbelly is recounted. Covering the good times and bad from his 20s to 40s. Much of that time was spent on chain gangs in the south. Even in prison he became well known for…

DirectorGordon Parks
WriterErnest Kinoy
ProducersMarc Merson·David Frost

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Cast · Directed by Gordon Parks

Roger E. Mosley
Roger E. Mosley
Huddie Ledbetter
James Brodhead
James Brodhead
John Lomax
John McDonald
John McDonald
Tom Pruitt
Leonard Wrentz
Leonard Wrentz
Guard
Ernie Hudson
Ernie Hudson
Archie
Dana Manno
Dana Manno
Margaret Judd
William Wintersole
William Wintersole
Sheriff Gibbons
Paul Benjamin
Paul Benjamin
Wes Ledbetter
Lynn Hamilton
Lynn Hamilton
Sally Ledbetter
Carole Lamond
Carole Lamond
Laura May
Melba Englander
Melba Englander
Evaline
Pamela Singleton
Pamela Singleton
Fat Bessie

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Leadbelly — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Leadbelly?

Leadbelly is streaming on YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Leadbelly on Netflix?

No, Leadbelly is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on YouTube TV.

Is Leadbelly on Amazon Prime Video?

Leadbelly isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Leadbelly for free?

Leadbelly is available on YouTube TV in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Leadbelly based on a true story?

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