The Rosa Parks Story (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2002, The Rosa Parks Story is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Julie Dash, running about 97 minutes. “America, 1955. Her act of courage changed the world. But how it changed her life has never been told... until now.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A seamstress recalls events leading to her act of peaceful defiance that prompted the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama.
Who’s in it. The Rosa Parks Story stars Angela Bassett as Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, Peter Francis James as Raymond Parks, Von Coulter as E.D. Nixon and Cicely Tyson as Leona Edwards McCauley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Rosa Parks Story has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rosa Parks Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rosa Parks Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rosa Parks Story (2002)?
- In US, The Rosa Parks Story is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rosa Parks Story worth watching?
- The Rosa Parks Story holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Rosa Parks Story?
- The Rosa Parks Story stars Angela Bassett, Peter Francis James, Von Coulter, Cicely Tyson and Afemo Omilami.
- When was The Rosa Parks Story released?
- The Rosa Parks Story was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.