Born Poor (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2025, Born Poor is a documentary film directed by Jezza Neumann, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. More than a decade ago, the Emmy-nominated documentary "Poor Kids" explored poverty in the United States as it’s rarely seen: through the eyes of children. "Born Poor" tells the stories of the same children, now grown, chronicling their lives from childhood to the present day. The 90-minute documentary follows Kaylie, Johnny and Brittany across three chapters of their lives as they grow from kids to teenagers to adults, trying to pursue their dreams while dealing with an economy where they face more obstacles than opportunities — and trying to overcome the grinding poverty that shaped their childhoods.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Born Poor sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born Poor page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born Poor (2025)?
- In US, Born Poor is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Born Poor worth watching?
- Born Poor holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Born Poor released?
- Born Poor was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.