Strive (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, Strive is a drama film directed by Robert Rippberger, running about 82 minutes. “A teenager from the projects in Harlem aims to get into Yale, but must push against the world holding her back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kalani (Joi Campbell), is a teenager living in Harlem with her older brother Jacob, and her younger sister, Bebe, while her mother struggles to make ends meet. Her college counselor Mr. Rose (Danny Glover) sees great promise in her educational future. As Kalani's siblings get caught in a myriad of hardships, Kalani teeters on the brink of ruin as she struggles to keep both her family and her dream intact. Strive reminds us that hard work, optimism, and perseverance, in the face of overwhelming adversity, is the essence of what it is to be American.
Who’s in it. Strive stars Danny Glover, Tony D. Head, Nicole Ehinger and Scarlett Sperduto, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Aspire TV Amazon Channel and Demand Africa Amazon Channel 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 Strive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strive tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strive (2019)?
- In US, Strive is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Aspire TV Amazon Channel, 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.
- Who stars in Strive?
- Strive stars Danny Glover, Tony D. Head, Nicole Ehinger, Scarlett Sperduto and Leopold Manswell.
- When was Strive released?
- Strive was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.