Dark Girls (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.7

Dark Girls poster

Released in 2011, Dark Girls is a documentary film directed by Bill Duke, running about 71 minutes. “Real Women. Real Stories” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Documentary exploring the deep-seated biases and attitudes about skin color---particularly dark-skinned women, outside of and within the Black American culture.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Dark Girls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, ALLBLK and ALLBLK Apple TV channel and 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 Dark Girls page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dark Girls tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dark Girls (2011)?
In US, Dark Girls is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and ALLBLK, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Dark Girls worth watching?
Dark Girls holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Dark Girls released?
Dark Girls was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.