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Say Amen, Somebody

1983Movie1 h 40 minG

DocumentaryMusic
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes92%71%

A heartwarming, cathartic documentary movie about faith and meaning and a real life story, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

Movies with

Story

Pure joy

Documentary on modern black gospel music, focusing on the pioneering Rev. Thomas Dorsey and Mother Willie Mae Ford Smith

Feels like

  • Gospel Music Documentary
  • Inspiring Biographies
  • African American Culture
  • Musical History
  • Uplifting & Spiritual
  • Joyful Celebration
  • Cultural Legacy
  • Hopeful Narratives
  • Pioneering Artists

Crew

Directed by
George T. Nierenberg
Produced by
George T. Nierenberg, Karin Vaerenberg

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Facts

March 11, 1983 · 1 h 40 min · G

Released
March 11, 1983
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Say Amen, Somebody?"

Questions about Say Amen, Somebody

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Where can I stream Say Amen, Somebody?

KanopyHooplaCriterionOVIDTCMKino Film Collection

In the United States, Say Amen, Somebody streams on Criterion, OVID, TCM, and Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Say Amen, Somebody worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Say Amen, Somebody okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Say Amen, Somebody?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is Say Amen, Somebody plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.