Dear White People (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2014, Dear White People is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Justin Simien, running about 108 minutes. “A satire about being a Black face in a white place.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four college students attend an Ivy League college where a riot breaks out over an “African-American” themed party thrown by white students. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, the film explores racial identity in 'post racial' America while weaving a story about forging one's unique path in the world.
Who’s in it. Dear White People stars Dennis Haysbert as Dean Fairbanks, Kyle Gallner as Kurt Fletcher, Tessa Thompson as Samantha White and Tyler James Williams as Lionel Higgins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Dear White People has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ 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 Dear White People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear White People tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear White People (2014)?
- In US, Dear White People is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ 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.
- Is Dear White People worth watching?
- Dear White People holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dear White People?
- Dear White People stars Dennis Haysbert, Kyle Gallner, Tessa Thompson, Tyler James Williams and Teyonah Parris.
- When was Dear White People released?
- Dear White People was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.