Sidney (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2022, Sidney is a documentary film directed by Reginald Hudlin, running about 106 minutes. “The life and the legacy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier—iconic actor, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Featuring interviews with Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.
Who’s in it. Sidney stars Sidney Poitier as Self, Quincy Jones as Self, Oprah Winfrey as Self and Harry Belafonte as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Sidney has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sidney page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sidney tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sidney (2022)?
- In US, Sidney is available to stream on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sidney worth watching?
- Sidney holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sidney?
- Sidney stars Sidney Poitier, Quincy Jones, Oprah Winfrey, Harry Belafonte and Halle Berry.
- When was Sidney released?
- Sidney was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.