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The Jesse Owens Story

8.119842h 54mGMovieDramaHistoryTV Movie

The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete. The drama won a 1985 Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for two more.

DirectorRichard Irving
WriterHarold Gast
ProducerHarold Gast

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Cast · Directed by Richard Irving

DHDorian Harewood
Dorian Harewood
Jesse Owens
DA
Dan Ammerman
Coach Robertson
TBTom Bosley
Tom Bosley
Jimmy Hoffa
GBGeorg Stanford Brown
Georg Stanford Brown
Lew Gilbert
LBLeVar Burton
LeVar Burton
Professor Preston
RCRonny Cox
Ronny Cox
Coach Larry Snyder
NFNorman Fell
Norman Fell
Marty Forkins
GKGeorge Kennedy
George Kennedy
Charles 'Charley' Riley
VTVic Tayback
Vic Tayback
Abe Saperstein
BCBarry Corbin
Barry Corbin
Judge
CDChris Douridas
Chris Douridas
Jerome
LHLynn Hamilton
Lynn Hamilton
Mamma Solomon

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The Jesse Owens Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Jesse Owens Story?

The Jesse Owens Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, The CW and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Jesse Owens Story on Netflix?

No, The Jesse Owens Story is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and The CW.

Is The Jesse Owens Story on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Jesse Owens Story is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Jesse Owens Story for free?

The Jesse Owens Story is available to stream free (with ads) on The CW and Hoopla in United States.