The Black Godfather (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2019, The Black Godfather is a music and documentary film directed by Reginald Hudlin, running about 118 minutes. “Music. Power. Respect.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.
Who’s in it. The Black Godfather stars Clarence Avant as Self, Quincy Jones as Self, Barack Obama as Self and Bill Clinton as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Black Godfather has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Black Godfather page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Godfather tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Godfather (2019)?
- In US, The Black Godfather 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 The Black Godfather worth watching?
- The Black Godfather holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Godfather?
- The Black Godfather stars Clarence Avant, Quincy Jones, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Kenneth Edmonds.
- When was The Black Godfather released?
- The Black Godfather was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.