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Talk to Me

6.820071h 58mRMovieDrama

The story of Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene, an ex-con who became a popular talk show host and community activist in the 1960s.

DirectorKasi Lemmons
WritersMichael Genet·Rick Famuyiwa
ProducersMark Gordon·Sidney Kimmel

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Cast · Directed by Kasi Lemmons

DCDon Cheadle
Don Cheadle
Petey Greene
CEChiwetel Ejiofor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Dewey Hughes
BMBruce McFee
Bruce McFee
Prison Sign-In Guard
MEMike Epps
Mike Epps
Milo Hughes
PMPeter MacNeill
Peter MacNeill
Warden Cecil Smithers
AG
Adam Gaudreau
Escorting Guard
THTaraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson
Vernell Watson
CECedric the Entertainer
Cedric the Entertainer
'Nighthawk' Bob Terry
MSMartin Sheen
Martin Sheen
E.G. Sonderling
JDJ. Miles Dale
J. Miles Dale
Program Director
SM
Sean MacMahon
Ronnie Simmons
RCRichard Chevolleau
Richard Chevolleau
Poochie Braxton

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Talk to Me — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Talk to Me?

Talk to Me is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard and ALLBLK in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Talk to Me on Netflix?

Yes — Talk to Me is available on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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Talk to Me is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.