Jesse Owens (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, Jesse Owens is a history and documentary film directed by Laurens Grant, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. Jesse Owens details Jesse's early career; describes Adolf Hitler s outsized ambitions for the 1936 Olympics; explores the movement in Western democracies to boycott the event; and explains the pressures on Owens to attend. The film also explores why, despite his success in Germany, Owens struggled to find a place for himself in a United States that was still wrestling with its own deeply entrenched racism.
Who’s in it. Jesse Owens stars Andre Braugher as Narrator, Jesse Owens as Self (archive footage) and Adolf Hitler as Self (archive footage).
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jesse Owens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jesse Owens tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jesse Owens (2012)?
- In US, Jesse Owens is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Jesse Owens?
- Jesse Owens stars Andre Braugher, Jesse Owens and Adolf Hitler.
- When was Jesse Owens released?
- Jesse Owens was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.