Chapter & Verse (2017): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2017, Chapter & Verse is a drama and crime film directed by Jamal Joseph, running about 96 minutes. “A Harlem Story” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Upon his return from serving a ten-year sentence in prison, reformed gang leader, S. Lance Ingram, struggles to adapt to a changed Harlem. Unable to use the technological skills he acquired in jail, Lance is forced to accept a position delivering meals for a local food bank. It is here that he befriends Ms. Maddy, 75, a past beauty with a irreverent and hardened shell to whom he delivers dinners. Through her, Lance finds hope, relearning the joys of life and living despite the outwardly bedeviled society in which they find themselves.

Who’s in it. Chapter & Verse stars Daniel Beaty as Lance, Loretta Devine as Miss Maddy, Omari Hardwick as Jomo and Selenis Leyva as Yolanda, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Chapter & Verse has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chapter & Verse page.

If you liked it. Fans of Chapter & Verse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.