Body and Soul (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1925, Body and Soul is a notable film directed by Oscar Micheaux.
What it’s about. A minister is malevolent and sinister behind his righteous facade. He consorts with, and later extorts from, the owner of a gambling house, and betrays an honest girl, eventually driving them both to ruin.
Who’s in it. Body and Soul stars Paul Robeson as Reverend Isaiah T. Jenkins / His brother Sylvester and Lawrence Chenault as Yello-Curley' Hinds - the Phony Reverend's Former Jailmate.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Body and Soul has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kanopy, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Body and Soul page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Body and Soul (1925)?
- In US, Body and Soul is available to stream on Kanopy, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Body and Soul worth watching?
- Body and Soul holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Body and Soul?
- Body and Soul stars Paul Robeson and Lawrence Chenault.
- When was Body and Soul released?
- Body and Soul was released in 1925.