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The Reading Room

7.520051h 33mPGMovieTV MovieDrama

Making good on a promise he made to his dying wife, a widower (Jones) opens a reading room, a place where people can learn to read. Despite his goodwill, problems in the neighborhood threaten his establishment.

DirectorGeorg Stanford Brown
WriterRandy Feldman

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Cast · Directed by Georg Stanford Brown

JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
William
JCJoanna Cassidy
Joanna Cassidy
Diana
DSDouglas Spain
Douglas Spain
Javier
KRKeith D. Robinson
Keith D. Robinson
Darrel
MCMonique Coleman
Monique Coleman
Leesha
KBKathryne Dora Brown
Kathryne Dora Brown
Jillian
GSGabby Soleil
Gabby Soleil
Majoli
IM
Idris Muhammed
Stephen
AM
Austin Marques
Edgar
JSJessica Szohr
Jessica Szohr
Dayva
SB
Spencir Bridges
Lamont
TRTim Reid
Tim Reid
Douglas

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The Reading Room — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Reading Room?

The Reading Room is streaming on PixL and Xumo Play in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Reading Room on Netflix?

No, The Reading Room is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on PixL and Xumo Play.

Is The Reading Room on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Reading Room isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on PixL and Xumo Play instead.

Where can I watch The Reading Room for free?

The Reading Room is available to stream free (with ads) on Xumo Play in United States.