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Kemba

4.120231h 58mMovieDrama

The film follows criminal justice reform advocate Kemba Smith, a woman charged as a co-conspirator to her college boyfriend's drug-trafficking crimes and sentenced to 24.5 years in federal prison with no opportunity for parole.

DirectorKelley Kalí
WriterChristine Swanson
ProducersNick Reid·Connie Orlando

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kelley Kalí

NCNesta Cooper
Nesta Cooper
Kemba Smith
STSean Patrick Thomas
Sean Patrick Thomas
Gus Smith
MHMichelle Hurd
Michelle Hurd
Odessa Smith
CDCameron Dye
Cameron Dye
President Clinton
ALAndrea Laing
Andrea Laing
Newscaster
SSSiddiq Saunderson
Siddiq Saunderson
Khalif
KSKelsey Scott
Kelsey Scott
Michelle
EMEthan McDowell
Ethan McDowell
Matthew
SRStephen Ruffin
Stephen Ruffin
Jamal
JLJon Levine
Jon Levine
Guard
EEElvire Emanuelle
Elvire Emanuelle
Lisa
JCJune Carryl
June Carryl
Elaine Jones

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Kemba — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Kemba?

Kemba is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Kemba on Netflix?

No, Kemba is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV.

Is Kemba on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Kemba is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Kemba for free?

Kemba is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.

Is Kemba based on a true story?

Yes — Kemba is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).