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Rodney King

5.1201752mMovieDramaCrime

Roger Guenveur Smith gives voice to the man at the center of the brutal police beating that helped fuel the 1992 LA uprising.

DirectorSpike Lee
WriterRoger Guenveur Smith
ProducersSteven Adams·Ian Bricke

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Cast · Directed by Spike Lee

RSRoger Guenveur Smith
Roger Guenveur Smith
Rodney King

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Rodney King — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rodney King?

Rodney King is streaming on Netflix, History Vault and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is Rodney King on Netflix?

Yes — Rodney King is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is Rodney King on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Rodney King isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Netflix and History Vault instead.

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Rodney King is available on Netflix and History Vault in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.