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Body and Soul

6.319251h 34mMovieDrama

A convict escapes to a Southern town and passes himself off as a reverend, giving him the perfect cover to swindle the townspeople and corrupt an innocent young woman.

DirectorOscar Micheaux
WriterOscar Micheaux
ProducerOscar Micheaux

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Cast · Directed by Oscar Micheaux

PRPaul Robeson
Paul Robeson
Reverend Isaiah T. Jenkins / His brother Sylvester
MGMercedes Gilbert
Mercedes Gilbert
Sister Martha Jane
JRJulia Theresa Russell
Julia Theresa Russell
Isabelle
MRMarshall Rogers
Marshall Rogers
Speakeasy Proprietor
LCLawrence Chenault
Lawrence Chenault
Yello-Curley' Hinds - the Phony Reverend's Former Jailmate
CAChester A. Alexander
Chester A. Alexander
Deacon Simpkins - a Church Elder
WCWalter Henry Cornick
Walter Henry Cornick
Brother Amos - a Church Elder
LJLillian Johnson
Lillian Johnson
"Sis" Ca'line
MRMadame Robinson
Madame Robinson
"Sis" Lucy

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Body and Soul — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Body and Soul?

Body and Soul is streaming on Kanopy, Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Body and Soul on Netflix?

No, Body and Soul is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Criterion Channel.

Is Body and Soul on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Body and Soul isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy and Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Body and Soul for free?

Body and Soul is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and Filmtap in United States.