Pariah (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1998, Pariah is a drama film directed by Randolph Kret, running about 97 minutes. “Love. Hate. Revenge. Destruction” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An interracial couple is attacked and the woman is gang-raped in a random attack. This prompts the woman to commit suicide and the man decides to seek revenge from the inside by joining the gang. However, once inside he learns of the reasons (poverty, social rejection) for their existence and starts developing a kinship until he is asked to kill someone to prove his loyalty.
Who’s in it. Pariah stars JJ Snyder as The Prostitute and Damon Jones as Steve.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Pariah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pariah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pariah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pariah (1998)?
- In US, Pariah is available to 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 Pariah worth watching?
- Pariah holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pariah?
- Pariah stars JJ Snyder and Damon Jones.
- When was Pariah released?
- Pariah was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.