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Purlie

6.519812h 22mMovieDramaMusic

Purlie is a musical based on Ossie Davis' 1961 play Purlie Victorious. In the early days of the civil rights movement, a Southern plantation owner holds his sharecroppers in virtual slavery. Purlie comes home as a preacher who will shake…

DirectorRudi Goldman

ProducerRobert R. Thiel

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Cast · Directed by Rudi Goldman

Robert Guillaume

Robert Guillaume

Melba Moore

Sherman Hemsley

Sherman Hemsley

Linda Hopkins

Rhetta Hughes

Brandon Maggart

Brandon Maggart

Don Scardino

Clarice Taylor

Loretta Abbott

Brenda Braxton

P.L. Brown

Olivia Detante

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Purlie — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Purlie?

Purlie isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Purlie on Netflix?

No, Purlie is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Purlie on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Purlie for free?

Purlie isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Purlie?

Purlie hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 30, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.