Fifth Ward (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1997, Fifth Ward is a notable film directed by Greg Carter, running about 110 minutes. “Trying to leave the hood can be murder...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An African-American male in the ghettos of Houston struggles with opportunities to enter a life of crime including a chance to kill the man who killed his brother.
Who’s in it. Fifth Ward stars Kory Washington as James, Donna Wilkerson as Mina, Thomas Miles as Toney and Thomas Webb as Earl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Fifth Ward has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, ALLBLK Apple TV channel and ALLBLK Amazon channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fifth Ward page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fifth Ward (1997)?
- In US, Fifth Ward is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and ALLBLK Apple TV channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fifth Ward worth watching?
- Fifth Ward holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fifth Ward?
- Fifth Ward stars Kory Washington, Donna Wilkerson, Thomas Miles, Thomas Webb and Creepa.
- When was Fifth Ward released?
- Fifth Ward was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.