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The Watsons Go to Birmingham

6.820131h 24mPGMovieFamilyTV Movie

In the Summer of 1963, Flint, Michigan is home to the Watsons, a close knit family. When 15 year-old Byron’s antics go over the top, his parents realize enough is enough and they decide the family needs a dose of Grandma Sands' no nonsense…

DirectorKenny Leon
WritersTonya Lewis Lee·Caliope Brattlestreet
ProducersJim Bechtold·Jimmy Holcomb

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Cast · Directed by Kenny Leon

BJBryce Clyde Jenkins
Bryce Clyde Jenkins
Kenny
HKHarrison Knight
Harrison Knight
Byron
SJSkai Jackson
Skai Jackson
Joetta
ARAnika Noni Rose
Anika Noni Rose
Wilona
WHWood Harris
Wood Harris
Daniel
DGDavid Alan Grier
David Alan Grier
Mr. Robert
SMShameik Moore
Shameik Moore
James Jr.
LJLaTanya Richardson Jackson
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Grandma Sands
BT
Bailey Tippen
Naomi
TW
Tyrin Niles Wyche
Larry Dunn
EME. Roger Mitchell
E. Roger Mitchell
Mr. Williams
JJJavon Johnson
Javon Johnson
James Bevel

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No, The Watsons Go to Birmingham is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Xumo Play.

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