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Five on the Black Hand Side

7.219731h 36mMovieComedy

Leonard Jackson plays a barber who is also the domineering head of a middle-class African American family. Jackson is forced to rethink his values when his previously docile wife (Clarice Taylor) joins their three children in rebelling against her husband's retrogressive behavior.

DirectorOscar Williams
WriterCharlie L. Russell
ProducersBrock Peters·Michael Tolan

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Cast · Directed by Oscar Williams

CTClarice Taylor
Clarice Taylor
Mrs. Brooks
LJLeonard Jackson
Leonard Jackson
Mr. Brooks
VCVirginia Capers
Virginia Capers
Ruby
GTGlynn Turman
Glynn Turman
Gideon
DWDick Anthony Williams
Dick Anthony Williams
Preston
CFCarl Franklin
Carl Franklin
Marvin
JDJa'net DuBois
Ja'net DuBois
Stormy Monday
DMD'Urville Martin
D'Urville Martin
Booker T.
GCGodfrey Cambridge
Godfrey Cambridge
Godfrey Cambridge
SG
Sonny Jim Gaines
Sweetmeat
BB
Bonnie Banfield
Gail
FC
Frankie Crocker
Rolls Royce

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Five on the Black Hand Side — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Five on the Black Hand Side?

Five on the Black Hand Side is streaming on ScreenPix, ScreenPix Amazon Channel and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Five on the Black Hand Side on Netflix?

No, Five on the Black Hand Side is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel.

Is Five on the Black Hand Side on Amazon Prime Video?

Five on the Black Hand Side 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 Five on the Black Hand Side for free?

Five on the Black Hand Side is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV in United States.