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Southside with You

5.620161h 20mPG-13MovieRomanceDrama

Chronicles a single day in the summer of 1989 when the future president of the United States, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady on an epic first date across Chicago's South Side.

DirectorRichard Tanne
WriterRichard Tanne
ProducersStephanie Allain·Tika Sumpter

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Cast · Directed by Richard Tanne

PSParker Sawyers
Parker Sawyers
Barack Obama
TSTika Sumpter
Tika Sumpter
Michelle Robinson
VCVanessa Bell Calloway
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Marian Robinson
PLPhillip Edward Van Lear
Phillip Edward Van Lear
Fraser C. Robinson
DRDeanna Reed-Foster
Deanna Reed-Foster
Bernadette
JHJerod Haynes
Jerod Haynes
Tommy
GL
Gabrielle Lott-Rogers
Rafiqa
TFTaylar Fondren
Taylar Fondren
Janice
DHDonn C. Harper
Donn C. Harper
Curtis
PJ
Preston Tate Jr.
Kyle
FJ
Fred Nance Jr.
Nance Residence
DPDonald Paul
Donald Paul
Bow Tie

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Southside with You — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Southside with You?

Southside with You is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Southside with You on Netflix?

No, Southside with You is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is Southside with You on Amazon Prime Video?

Southside with You 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 Southside with You for free?

Southside with You is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is Southside with You based on a true story?

Yes — Southside with You is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).