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Judas and the Black Messiah

7.320212h 5mRMovieDramaHistory

Bill O'Neal infiltrates the Black Panthers on the orders of FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover. As Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton ascends—falling for a fellow revolutionary en route—a battle wages for O’Neal’s soul.

DirectorShaka King
WritersWill Berson·Shaka King
ProducersShaka King·Ryan Coogler

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Shaka King

DKDaniel Kaluuya
Daniel Kaluuya
Fred Hampton
LSLaKeith Stanfield
LaKeith Stanfield
Bill O'Neal
JPJesse Plemons
Jesse Plemons
Roy Mitchell
DFDominique Fishback
Dominique Fishback
Deborah Johnson
ASAshton Sanders
Ashton Sanders
Jimmy Palmer
ASAlgee Smith
Algee Smith
Jake Winters
DBDarrell Britt-Gibson
Darrell Britt-Gibson
Bobby Rush
LHLil Rel Howery
Lil Rel Howery
Wayne
DTDominique Thorne
Dominique Thorne
Judy Harmon
MSMartin Sheen
Martin Sheen
J. Edgar Hoover
ACAmari Cheatom
Amari Cheatom
Collins
KDKhris Davis
Khris Davis
Steel

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Judas and the Black Messiah — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Judas and the Black Messiah?

Judas and the Black Messiah is streaming on Max in United States as of September 2026. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Judas and the Black Messiah on Netflix?

No, Judas and the Black Messiah is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Max.

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Judas and the Black Messiah isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Judas and the Black Messiah isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Judas and the Black Messiah based on a true story?

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