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The Rosa Parks Story

7.120021h 37mMovieDramaHistoryTV Movie

A seamstress recalls events leading to her act of peaceful defiance that prompted the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama.

DirectorJulie Dash
WriterParis Qualles
ProducerChristine A. Sacani

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Cast · Directed by Julie Dash

ABAngela Bassett
Angela Bassett
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks
PJPeter Francis James
Peter Francis James
Raymond Parks
TSTonea Stewart
Tonea Stewart
Johnnie Carr
VCVon Coulter
Von Coulter
E.D. Nixon
DK
Dexter King
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
AOAfemo Omilami
Afemo Omilami
Minister
SSSonny Shroyer
Sonny Shroyer
James F. Blake
MPMike Pniewski
Mike Pniewski
Clifford Durr
CM
Chardé Manzy
Young Rosa
CTCicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson
Leona Edwards McCauley
CB
Charles Black
Sylvester Edwards - Rosa's Grandfather
NLNick LaTour
Nick LaTour
Older Boycott Man

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The Rosa Parks Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Rosa Parks Story?

The Rosa Parks Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Rosa Parks Story on Netflix?

No, The Rosa Parks Story is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium.

Is The Rosa Parks Story on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Rosa Parks Story for free?

The Rosa Parks Story is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.