Amen (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 1986, Amen is a comedy and family series.
What it’s about. Amen is an American television sitcom produced by Carson Productions that ran from September 27, 1986 to May 11, 1991 on NBC. Set in Sherman Hemsley's real-life hometown of Philadelphia, Amen stars Hemsley as the deacon of a church and was part of a wave of successful sitcoms on NBC in the 1980s which featured entirely or almost-entirely black casts. Others included The Cosby Show, A Different World, and 227.
Who’s in it. Amen stars Sherman Hemsley as Deacon Ernest Frye, Clifton Davis as Reverend Reuben Gregory, Anna Maria Horsford as Thelma Frye and Barbara Montgomery as Casietta Hetebrink, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Amen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amen tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amen (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Amen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Amen worth watching?
- Amen holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amen?
- Amen stars Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery and Roz Ryan.
- When was Amen released?
- Amen was released in 1986.