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A Soldier's Story

6.819841h 41mPGMovieMysteryCrimeDrama

In a rural town in Louisiana, a black Master Sergeant is found shot to death just outside the local Army Base. Military lawyer, Captain Davenport—also a black man—is sent from Washington to conduct an investigation. Facing an uncooperative…

DirectorNorman Jewison
WriterCharles Fuller
ProducersNorman Jewison·Chiz Schultz

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Cast · Directed by Norman Jewison

HRHoward Rollins
Howard Rollins
Captain Davenport
ACAdolph Caesar
Adolph Caesar
Sergeant Waters
AEArt Evans
Art Evans
Private Wilkie
RTRobert Townsend
Robert Townsend
Corporal Ellis
DWDenzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Private First Class Peterson
DGDavid Alan Grier
David Alan Grier
Corporal Cobb
DHDavid Harris
David Harris
Private Smalls
DLDennis Lipscomb
Dennis Lipscomb
Captain Taylor
PLPatti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle
Big Mary
WHWings Hauser
Wings Hauser
Lieutenant Byrd
LRLarry Riley
Larry Riley
C.J. Memphis
WYWilliam Allen Young
William Allen Young
Private Henson

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A Soldier's Story — streaming FAQ

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A Soldier's Story is streaming on Sony Pictures Core in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Soldier's Story on Netflix?

No, A Soldier's Story is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Sony Pictures Core.

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A Soldier's Story is available on Sony Pictures Core in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.