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The Inspection

6.120221h 35mRMovieDrama

Ellis French is a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. But even as he battles deep-seated…

DirectorElegance Bratton
WriterElegance Bratton
ProducersEffie T. Brown·Chester Algernal Gordon

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Cast · Directed by Elegance Bratton

JPJeremy Pope
Jeremy Pope
Ellis French
GUGabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union
Inez French
BWBokeem Woodbine
Bokeem Woodbine
Laws
RCRaúl Castillo
Raúl Castillo
Rosales
MLMcCaul Lombardi
McCaul Lombardi
Harvey
NLNicholas Logan
Nicholas Logan
Brooks
EEEman Esfandi
Eman Esfandi
Ismail
ADAaron Dominguez
Aaron Dominguez
Castro
AJAubrey Joseph
Aubrey Joseph
Boles
AKAndrew Kai
Andrew Kai
Label
TMTyler Merritt
Tyler Merritt
Shamus
SMSteve Mokate
Steve Mokate
Colonel Casey

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The Inspection — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Inspection?

The Inspection is streaming on Kanopy, Fawesome 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 The Inspection on Netflix?

No, The Inspection is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Fawesome.

Is The Inspection on Amazon Prime Video?

The Inspection 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 The Inspection for free?

The Inspection is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

Is The Inspection based on a true story?

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