Judas and the Black Messiah (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2021, Judas and the Black Messiah is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Shaka King, running about 126 minutes. “You can kill a revolutionary but you can't kill the revolution.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bill O'Neal infiltrates the Black Panthers on the orders of FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover. As Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton ascends—falling for a fellow revolutionary en route—a battle wages for O’Neal’s soul.
Who’s in it. Judas and the Black Messiah stars Daniel Kaluuya as Fred Hampton, LaKeith Stanfield as Bill O'Neal, Jesse Plemons as Roy Mitchell and Dominique Fishback as Deborah Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Judas and the Black Messiah has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Judas and the Black Messiah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Judas and the Black Messiah tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)?
- In US, Judas and the Black Messiah 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 Judas and the Black Messiah worth watching?
- Judas and the Black Messiah holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Judas and the Black Messiah?
- Judas and the Black Messiah stars Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons, Dominique Fishback and Ashton Sanders.
- When was Judas and the Black Messiah released?
- Judas and the Black Messiah was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.