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Kemba

2.420231h 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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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 Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Kemba on Netflix?

No, Kemba is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential.

Is Kemba on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Kemba isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential instead.

Where can I watch Kemba for free?

Kemba is available on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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).