O.G. (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, O.G. is a drama film directed by Madeleine Sackler, running about 113 minutes. “The Journey Outside Starts Inside” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Louis Menkins is five weeks away from being released after 26 years in prison. He is faced with the decision to put his own release at risk in order to protect a young man named Beecher from growing gang controversies.
Who’s in it. O.G. stars Jeffrey Wright as Louis Menkins, Theothus Carter as Beecher, William Fichtner as Danvers and Boyd Holbrook as Pinkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, O.G. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and 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 O.G. page.
If you liked it. Fans of O.G. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch O.G. (2018)?
- In US, O.G. is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and 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 O.G. worth watching?
- O.G. holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in O.G.?
- O.G. stars Jeffrey Wright, Theothus Carter, William Fichtner, Boyd Holbrook and Mare Winningham.
- When was O.G. released?
- O.G. was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.