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Nas: Time Is Illmatic

6.920141h 14mMovieDocumentaryMusic

Time Is Illmatic is a feature length documentary film that delves deep into the making of Nas' 1994 debut album, Illmatic, and the social conditions that influenced its creation.

DirectorOne9
WriterErik Parker
ProducersMartha Diaz·Erik Parker

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Cast · Directed by One9

NNas
Nas
Self
AKAlicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Self
BRBusta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Self
QQ-Tip
Q-Tip
Self
PR
Pete Rock
Self
FFFab 5 Freddy
Fab 5 Freddy
Self
MS
MC Serch
Self
MMMarley Marl
Marley Marl
Self
PWPharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams
Self
CWCornel West
Cornel West
Self
HJHenry Louis Gates, Jr.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Self

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Nas: Time Is Illmatic — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Nas: Time Is Illmatic?

Nas: Time Is Illmatic is streaming on Philo, Starz and Fuse+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Nas: Time Is Illmatic on Netflix?

No, Nas: Time Is Illmatic is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and Starz.

Is Nas: Time Is Illmatic on Amazon Prime Video?

Nas: Time Is Illmatic isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Nas: Time Is Illmatic for free?

Nas: Time Is Illmatic is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.