Within Our Gates (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1920, Within Our Gates is a drama and romance film directed by Oscar Micheaux, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Abandoned by her fiancé, an educated negro woman with a shocking past dedicates herself to helping a near bankrupt school for impoverished negro youths.
Who’s in it. Within Our Gates stars Evelyn Preer as Sylvia Landry, Flo Clements as Alma Prichard, James D. Ruffin as Conrad Drebert - Sylvia's Fiancé and Jack Chenault as Larry Prichard - Alma's Stepbrother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Within Our Gates has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Criterion Channel and MGM Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Within Our Gates page.
If you liked it. Fans of Within Our Gates tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Within Our Gates (1920)?
- In US, Within Our Gates is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Within Our Gates worth watching?
- Within Our Gates holds an audience score of 5.9 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 Within Our Gates?
- Within Our Gates stars Evelyn Preer, Flo Clements, James D. Ruffin, Jack Chenault and Charles D. Lucas.
- When was Within Our Gates released?
- Within Our Gates was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.