Southside with You (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2016, Southside with You is a drama and romance film directed by Richard Tanne, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Chronicles a single day in the summer of 1989 when the future president of the United States, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady on an epic first date across Chicago's South Side.
Who’s in it. Southside with You stars Parker Sawyers as Barack Obama, Tika Sumpter as Michelle Robinson, Vanessa Bell Calloway and Phillip Edward Van Lear as Fraser C. Robinson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Southside with You has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.6M at the box office.
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 Southside with You page.
If you liked it. Fans of Southside with You tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Southside with You (2016)?
- In US, Southside with You is available to 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 Southside with You worth watching?
- Southside with You holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Southside with You?
- Southside with You stars Parker Sawyers, Tika Sumpter, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Phillip Edward Van Lear and Deanna Reed-Foster.
- When was Southside with You released?
- Southside with You was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.