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Dear White People

6.120141h 48mRMovieComedyDrama

A campus culture war between blacks and whites at a predominantly white Ivy League college comes to a head when the staff of a satirical magazine stages an offensive Halloween party.

DirectorJustin Simien
WriterJustin Simien
ProducersJustin Simien·Lena Waithe

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Cast · Directed by Justin Simien

TWTyler James Williams
Tyler James Williams
Lionel Higgins
TTTessa Thompson
Tessa Thompson
Samantha White
KGKyle Gallner
Kyle Gallner
Kurt Fletcher
TPTeyonah Parris
Teyonah Parris
Colandrea 'Coco' Conners
BBBrandon P Bell
Brandon P Bell
Troy Fairbanks
BCBrittany Curran
Brittany Curran
Sophie Fletcher
JDJustin Dobies
Justin Dobies
Gabe
MRMarque Richardson
Marque Richardson
Reggie
MBMalcolm Barrett
Malcolm Barrett
Helmut West
DHDennis Haysbert
Dennis Haysbert
Dean Fairbanks
PSPeter Syvertsen
Peter Syvertsen
President Fletcher
BABrandon Alter
Brandon Alter
George

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Dear White People — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dear White People?

Dear White People is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MovieSphere+ and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Dear White People on Netflix?

No, Dear White People is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and MovieSphere+.

Is Dear White People on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Dear White People is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Dear White People for free?

Dear White People is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.