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Personal Problems

7.319802h 45mNRMovieDrama

An “experimental soap opera” centered on a Harlem nurse, her husband, her father-in-law, and her lover.

DirectorBill Gunn

WriterIshmael Reed

ProducersIshmael Reed·Walter Cotton

Where to watch

Kanopy

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bill Gunn

Vertamae Grosvenor

Vertamae Grosvenor

Johnnie Mae Brown

Walter Cotton

Bill Gunn

Ishmael Reed

Manager of Doggie Diner

Jim Wright

Margo Williams

Sam Waymon

Thommie Blackwell

Thommie Blackwell

Michele Wallace

Michele Wallace

John H. Wells

Miamani Mutima

Carey Barnes

Patient's Uncle

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Personal Problems — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Personal Problems?

Personal Problems is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Personal Problems on Netflix?

No, Personal Problems is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Personal Problems on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Personal Problems isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Personal Problems for free?

Personal Problems is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.