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Time of the Heathen

8.019621h 16mMovieDrama

In New York four years after the bombing of Hiroshima, a bible-carrying drifter who witnesses the rape and murder of a black woman is framed and pursued by locals while left as the sole protector of the woman’s young son.

DirectorPeter Kass
WriterCalvin Floyd
ProducersW. Ronald Lerner·Calvin Floyd

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Eternal FamilyEternal FamilyKanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Kass

JHJohn Heffernan
John Heffernan
Gaunt
SH
Stewart Heller
Ted
BC
Barry Collins
Jesse
OS
Orville Steward
Link
EAEthel Ayler
Ethel Ayler
Marie
NW
Nathaniel White
Cal
DG
Dan Goulding
Bit Part

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Time of the Heathen — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Time of the Heathen?

Time of the Heathen is streaming on Eternal Family and Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Time of the Heathen on Netflix?

No, Time of the Heathen is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Eternal Family and Kanopy.

Is Time of the Heathen on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Time of the Heathen isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Eternal Family and Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Time of the Heathen for free?

Time of the Heathen is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.