Hallelujah (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1929, Hallelujah is a drama and music film directed by King Vidor, running about 100 minutes. “HEAR AND SEE 100 JUBILEE SINGERS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A black laborer turns preacher after accidentally killing a man.
Who’s in it. Hallelujah stars Daniel L. Haynes as Zeke, Nina Mae McKinney as Chick, William Fountaine as Hot Shot and Harry Gray as Parson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hallelujah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Hallelujah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hallelujah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hallelujah (1929)?
- In US, Hallelujah 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 Hallelujah worth watching?
- Hallelujah holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hallelujah?
- Hallelujah stars Daniel L. Haynes, Nina Mae McKinney, William Fountaine, Harry Gray and Fanny Belle DeKnight.
- When was Hallelujah released?
- Hallelujah was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.