Rustin (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2023, Rustin is a drama and history film directed by George C. Wolfe, running about 108 minutes. “Own your power.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington.
Who’s in it. Rustin stars Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin, Chris Rock as Roy Wilkins, Glynn Turman as A. Philip Randolph and Aml Ameen as Martin Luther King Jr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Rustin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rustin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rustin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rustin (2023)?
- In US, Rustin is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rustin worth watching?
- Rustin holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rustin?
- Rustin stars Colman Domingo, Chris Rock, Glynn Turman, Aml Ameen and CCH Pounder.
- When was Rustin released?
- Rustin was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.