She's Gotta Have It (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1986, She's Gotta Have It is a comedy and romance film directed by Spike Lee, running about 84 minutes. “A seriously sexy comedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Nola Darling's simultaneous sexual relationships with three different men is told by her and by her partners and other friends. All three men wanted her to commit solely to them; Nola resists being "owned" by a single partner.
Who’s in it. She's Gotta Have It stars Tracy Camilla Johns as Nola Darling, Tommy Redmond Hicks as Jamie Overstreet, John Canada Terrell as Greer Childs and John Canada Terrell as Greer Childs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, She's Gotta Have It has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch She's Gotta Have It page.
If you liked it. Fans of She's Gotta Have It tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch She's Gotta Have It (1986)?
- In US, She's Gotta Have It is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is She's Gotta Have It worth watching?
- She's Gotta Have It holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in She's Gotta Have It?
- She's Gotta Have It stars Tracy Camilla Johns, Tommy Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell, John Canada Terrell and Spike Lee.
- When was She's Gotta Have It released?
- She's Gotta Have It was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.