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Chi-Raq

5.720152h 7m15MovieDramaCrimeComedy

A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.

DirectorSpike Lee
WritersSpike Lee·Kevin Willmott
ProducersJon Kilik·Kevin Willmott

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Spike Lee

TPTeyonah Parris
Teyonah Parris
Lysistrata
NCNick Cannon
Nick Cannon
Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree
WSWesley Snipes
Wesley Snipes
Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews
ABAngela Bassett
Angela Bassett
Miss Helen Worthy
SJSamuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
Dolmedes
JCJohn Cusack
John Cusack
Fr. Mike Corridan
JHJennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson
Irene
DKDavid Patrick Kelly
David Patrick Kelly
General King Kong
DSD. B. Sweeney
D. B. Sweeney
Mayor McCloud
DCDave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle
Morris
SHSteve Harris
Steve Harris
Ole Duke
HLHarry Lennix
Harry Lennix
Commissioner Blades

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Chi-Raq — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Chi-Raq?

Chi-Raq is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Chi-Raq on Netflix?

No, Chi-Raq is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Chi-Raq on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Chi-Raq is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Chi-Raq for free?

Chi-Raq is available on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.