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Sounder

7.519721h 45mGMovieDrama

The oldest son of a loving and strong family of black sharecroppers comes of age in the Depression-era South after his father is imprisoned for stealing food.

DirectorMartin Ritt
WriterLonne Elder III
ProducerRobert B. Radnitz

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Cast · Directed by Martin Ritt

Cicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson
Rebecca Morgan
Paul Winfield
Paul Winfield
Nathan Lee Morgan
Kevin Hooks
Kevin Hooks
David Lee Morgan
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Ike
Janet MacLachlan
Janet MacLachlan
Camille Johnson
Carmen Mathews
Carmen Mathews
Mrs. Boatwright
James Best
James Best
Sheriff Charlie Young
Eric Hooks
Eric Hooks
Earl Morgan
Yvonne Jarrell
Yvonne Jarrell
Josie Mae Morgan
Sylvia Kuumba Williams
Sylvia Kuumba Williams
Harriet
Teddy Airhart
Teddy Airhart
Mr. Perkins
Richard Durham
Richard Durham
Perkins' Foreman

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Sounder — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sounder?

Sounder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Brew in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sounder on Netflix?

No, Sounder is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is Sounder on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Sounder is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Sounder for free?

Sounder is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV and Kanopy in United States.

Is there a sequel to Sounder?

Yes — Sounder is followed by Sounder, Part 2 (1976) in the Sounder Collection.

Is there a prequel to Sounder?

Sounder is the first film in the Sounder Collection.

Is Sounder part of a trilogy?

No — Sounder is part of the Sounder Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Sounder Collection?

There are 2 films in the Sounder Collection: Sounder (1972) and Sounder, Part 2 (1976).