40 Years a Prisoner (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film
Released in 2020, 40 Years a Prisoner is a documentary film directed by Tommy Oliver, running about 110 minutes. “He will never be free until his family comes home.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A chronicle of the controversial 1978 Philadelphia police raid on the radical back-to-nature group MOVE and the aftermath that led to a son’s decades-long fight to free his parents. Through eyewitness accounts and archival footage of the escalating tension that resulted in the controversial confrontation between police and MOVE members, the film illuminates the story of a city grappling with racial tension and police brutality with alarming topicality and modern-day relevance.
Who’s in it. 40 Years a Prisoner stars Mike Africa Jr. as Self.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 40 Years a Prisoner page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 40 Years a Prisoner (2020)?
- In US, 40 Years a Prisoner is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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.
- Who stars in 40 Years a Prisoner?
- 40 Years a Prisoner stars Mike Africa Jr..
- When was 40 Years a Prisoner released?
- 40 Years a Prisoner was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.