Just an Old Sweet Song poster
Where to stream

Just an Old Sweet Song

7.019761h 18mMovieDramaTV Movie

Upon learning that their grandmother is not long for this world, Nate and Priscilla Simmons pack up their kids and leave Detroit to head down South. Eventually, the family rediscovers its African-American roots and elects to stay in their new rural surroundings.

DirectorRobert Ellis Miller
WriterMelvin Van Peebles
ProducerPhilip Barry Jr.

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

Just an Old Sweet Song was released on September 14, 1976 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by Robert Ellis Miller

RHRobert Hooks
Robert Hooks
Nate Simmons
CTCicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson
Priscilla Simmons
KHKevin Hooks
Kevin Hooks
Junior
EH
Eric Hooks
Highpockets
BRBeah Richards
Beah Richards
Grandma
LKLincoln Kilpatrick
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Joe Mayfield
MAMary Alice
Mary Alice
Helen Mayfield
EBEdward Binns
Edward Binns
Mr. Claypool
SG
Sonny Jim Gaines
Trunk
MGMinnie Gentry
Minnie Gentry
Aunt Velvet
TR
Tia Rance
Darlene
PW
Philip Wende
Sheriff

More from Robert Hooks · Lead actor

Seinfeld
Seinfeld
1989 · 8.3
Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
1993 · 7.1
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
1984 · 7.5
Mannix
Mannix
1967 · 6.8
Dynasty
Dynasty
1981 · 6.5
The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life
1979 · 7.1
L.A. Law
L.A. Law
1986 · 7.0
21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street
1987 · 7.3
Family Matters
Family Matters
1989 · 6.7
T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
1982 · 6.5
See all fromRobert Hooks

More from Cicely Tyson · Co-star actress

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999 · 8.0
The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer
The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer
2005 · 3.8
How to Get Away with Murder
How to Get Away with Murder
2014 · 7.8
Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
1966 · 7.6
House of Cards
House of Cards
2013 · 8.0
Emergency!
Emergency!
1972 · 8.0
Madam Secretary
Madam Secretary
2014 · 7.0
Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
1994 · 7.2
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
1969 · 6.2
The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
1995 · 7.7
See all fromCicely Tyson

More from Robert Ellis Miller · Director

Perry Mason
Perry Mason
1957 · 7.7
The Fugitive
The Fugitive
1963 · 7.3
The Donna Reed Show
The Donna Reed Show
1958 · 6.5
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
1959 · 8.5
The Virginian
The Virginian
1962 · 6.5
Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
1955 · 5.3
Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
1958 · 6.6
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956 · 6.2
Burke's Law
Burke's Law
1963 · 6.3
Route 66
Route 66
1960 · 6.7
See all fromRobert Ellis Miller

More like this

Starving in Suburbia
Starving in Suburbia
2014 · 6.5
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
2015 · 6.4
Girl in the Box
Girl in the Box
2016 · 6.7
TalhotBlond
TalhotBlond
2012 · 6.3
Cheaters
Cheaters
2000 · 6.3
Seeds of Yesterday
Seeds of Yesterday
2015 · 6.4
Heaven
Heaven
2019 · 6.2
Mansfield Park
Mansfield Park
2007 · 6.1
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story
Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story
2003 · 7.3
Double Teamed!
Double Teamed!
2002 · 6.0
Ray Donovan: The Movie
Ray Donovan: The Movie
2022 · 6.8
Iron Jawed Angels
Iron Jawed Angels
2004 · 6.8

Just an Old Sweet Song — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Just an Old Sweet Song?

Just an Old Sweet Song isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is Just an Old Sweet Song on Netflix?

No, Just an Old Sweet Song is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Just an Old Sweet Song on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Just an Old Sweet Song isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Just an Old Sweet Song for free?

Just an Old Sweet Song isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Just an Old Sweet Song?

Just an Old Sweet Song hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 2, 1976. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.