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Uptight

6.819681h 44mMovieDramaThriller

Set against the backdrop of a community mourning the recent MLK assassination, Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.

DirectorJules Dassin
WritersJules Dassin·Ruby Dee
ProducerJules Dassin

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Shout! Factory Amazon ChannelShout! Factory Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jules Dassin

Julian Mayfield
Julian Mayfield
Tank Williams
Raymond St. Jacques
Raymond St. Jacques
B.G.
Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee
Laurie
Frank Silvera
Frank Silvera
Kyle
Roscoe Lee Browne
Roscoe Lee Browne
Clarence
Janet MacLachlan
Janet MacLachlan
Jeannie
Max Julien
Max Julien
Johnny Wells
Juanita Moore
Juanita Moore
Mama Wells
Dick Anthony Williams
Dick Anthony Williams
Corbin
Michael Baseleon
Michael Baseleon
Teddy
John Wesley
John Wesley
Larry
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Rick

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Uptight — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Uptight?

Uptight is streaming on Shout! Factory in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Uptight on Netflix?

No, Uptight is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Shout! Factory.

Is Uptight on Amazon Prime Video?

Uptight 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 Uptight for free?

Uptight is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome in United States.