Black and White (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2002, Black and White is a drama film directed by Craig Lahiff, running about 99 minutes. “One man's conviction divided a nation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Australia, 1958. When a nine year old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Under interrogation Max admits to the killing. With a legal system compromised by intimidation tactics, the skills of his two gifted but naïve defense lawyers are put to the test.
Who’s in it. Black and White stars Robert Carlyle as David O'Sullivan, Kerry Fox as Helen Devaney, Ben Mendelsohn as Rupert Murdoch and Charles Dance as Roderic Chamberlain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Black and White has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black and White page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black and White tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black and White (2002)?
- In US, Black and White is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black and White worth watching?
- Black and White holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black and White?
- Black and White stars Robert Carlyle, Kerry Fox, Ben Mendelsohn, Charles Dance and David Ngoombujarra.
- When was Black and White released?
- Black and White was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.