Panther (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1995, Panther is a drama film directed by Mario Van Peebles, running about 124 minutes. “The People Called Them Heroes. The F.B.I. Called Them Public Enemy Number One.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Panther is a semi-historic film about the origins of The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. The movie spans about 3 years (1966-68) of the Black Panther's history in Oakland. Panther also uses historical footage (B/W) to emphasize some points.
Who’s in it. Panther stars Kadeem Hardison as Judge, Bokeem Woodbine as Tyrone, Courtney B. Vance as Bobby Seale and Joe Don Baker as Brimmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Panther has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Panther page.
If you liked it. Fans of Panther tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Panther (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Panther change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Panther worth watching?
- Panther holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Panther?
- Panther stars Kadeem Hardison, Bokeem Woodbine, Courtney B. Vance, Joe Don Baker and Angela Bassett.
- When was Panther released?
- Panther was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.