Say Amen, Somebody (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1983, Say Amen, Somebody is a music and documentary film directed by George T. Nierenberg, running about 100 minutes. “Pure joy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Documentary on modern black gospel music, focusing on the pioneering Rev. Thomas Dorsey and Mother Willie Mae Ford Smith
Who’s in it. Say Amen, Somebody stars Thomas Dorsey as Himself and Willie Mae Ford Smith as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Say Amen, Somebody has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Say Amen, Somebody page.
If you liked it. Fans of Say Amen, Somebody tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Say Amen, Somebody (1983)?
- In US, Say Amen, Somebody is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Say Amen, Somebody worth watching?
- Say Amen, Somebody holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Say Amen, Somebody?
- Say Amen, Somebody stars Thomas Dorsey and Willie Mae Ford Smith.
- When was Say Amen, Somebody released?
- Say Amen, Somebody was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.