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Between the World and Me

7.920201h 25mMovieDocumentaryDrama

Based on Ta-Nehisi Coates’ #1 New York Times bestseller and originally adapted and staged by the Apollo Theater, this special combines elements of that production - including powerful readings from Coates’ book - with documentary footage from the actors’ home life, archival footage, and animation.

DirectorKamilah Forbes
WriterTa-Nehisi Coates
ProducersRoger Ross Williams·Susan Kelechi Watson

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Cast · Directed by Kamilah Forbes

TCTa-Nehisi Coates
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Self
ABAngela Bassett
Angela Bassett
Self
AG
Alicia Garza
Self
JJJharrel Jerome
Jharrel Jerome
Self
JMJanet Mock
Janet Mock
Self
JMJoe Morton
Joe Morton
Self
WPWendell Pierce
Wendell Pierce
Self
PRPhylicia Rashād
Phylicia Rashād
Self
MRMichaela Jaé Rodriguez
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
Self
KSKendrick Sampson
Kendrick Sampson
Self
YSYara Shahidi
Yara Shahidi
Self
TTTariq Trotter
Tariq Trotter
Self

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Between the World and Me — streaming FAQ

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Between the World and Me is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Between the World and Me is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

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