Five on the Black Hand Side (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1973, Five on the Black Hand Side is a comedy film directed by Oscar Williams, running about 96 minutes. “You've been coffy-tized, blacula-rized and super-flied - but now you're gonna be glorified, unified and filled-with-pride... when you see” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Leonard Jackson plays a barber who is also the domineering head of a middle-class African American family. Jackson is forced to rethink his values when his previously docile wife (Clarice Taylor) joins their three children in rebelling against her husband's retrogressive behavior.
Who’s in it. Five on the Black Hand Side stars Clarice Taylor as Mrs. Brooks, Leonard Jackson as Mr. Brooks, Virginia Capers as Ruby and Glynn Turman as Gideon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Five on the Black Hand Side has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five on the Black Hand Side page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five on the Black Hand Side tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five on the Black Hand Side (1973)?
- In US, Five on the Black Hand Side is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Five on the Black Hand Side worth watching?
- Five on the Black Hand Side holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Five on the Black Hand Side?
- Five on the Black Hand Side stars Clarice Taylor, Leonard Jackson, Virginia Capers, Glynn Turman and Dick Anthony Williams.
- When was Five on the Black Hand Side released?
- Five on the Black Hand Side was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.