Black Girl (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1972, Black Girl is a drama film directed by Ossie Davis, running about 97 minutes. “She's got to cut it... or cut out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aspiring dancer and her two wicked sisters resent their mother's love for a foster daughter.
Who’s in it. Black Girl stars Leslie Uggams as Netta, Claudia McNeil as Mu' Dear, Brock Peters as Earl and Rhetta Greene as Ruth Ann (as Loretta Greene), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Black Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Girl (1972)?
- In US, Black Girl is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Girl worth watching?
- Black Girl holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Girl?
- Black Girl stars Leslie Uggams, Claudia McNeil, Brock Peters, Rhetta Greene and Louise Stubbs.
- When was Black Girl released?
- Black Girl was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.