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Sidney

7.020221h 52mPG-13MovieDocumentary

This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.

DirectorReginald Hudlin
WriterJesse James Miller
ProducersOprah Winfrey·Derik Murray

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Reginald Hudlin

SPSidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier
Self
HBHarry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte
Self
HBHalle Berry
Halle Berry
Self
NGNelson George
Nelson George
Self
LJLouis Gossett Jr.
Louis Gossett Jr.
Self
AG
Aram Goudsouzian
Self
KHKatharine Houghton
Katharine Houghton
Self
QJQuincy Jones
Quincy Jones
Self
LKLenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz
Self
SLSpike Lee
Spike Lee
Self
LLulu
Lulu
Self
JSJoanna Shimkus
Joanna Shimkus
Self

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Tony Awards
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1956
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1962 · 7.5
The Mike Douglas Show
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1961 · 5.8
Golden Globe Awards
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1944 · 7.0
The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · 6.8
The Dick Cavett Show
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1968 · 6.8
The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
1948 · 6.6
Omnibus
Omnibus
1967 · 7.2
The Oscars
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1953 · 7.0
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1952 · 7.0
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More from Harry Belafonte · Co-star actor

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1956
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1962 · 7.5
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2005 · 6.9
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1961 · 5.8
CBS News Sunday Morning
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1979 · 6.8
Great Performances
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1971 · 6.1
DAS!
DAS!
1991 · 4.7
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1962 · 6.8
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1968 · 6.8
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Sidney — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sidney?

Sidney is streaming on Apple TV in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sidney on Netflix?

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

Is Sidney on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sidney isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Apple TV instead.

Where can I watch Sidney for free?

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