Pariah (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2011, Pariah is a drama film directed by Dee Rees, running about 86 minutes. “Who do you become when you can't be yourself?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak, and family in a desperate search for sexual expression.
Who’s in it. Pariah stars Adepero Oduye as Alike, Pernell Walker as Laura, Aasha Davis as Bina and Kim Wayans as Audrey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Pariah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $769.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and 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 Pariah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pariah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pariah (2011)?
- In US, Pariah is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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 Pariah worth watching?
- Pariah holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pariah?
- Pariah stars Adepero Oduye, Pernell Walker, Aasha Davis, Kim Wayans and Charles Parnell.
- When was Pariah released?
- Pariah was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.