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The Rosa Parks Story

2002·Movie
1h 37min
71
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

America, 1955. Her act of courage changed the world. But how it changed her life has never been told... until now.

A seamstress recalls events leading to her act of peaceful defiance that prompted the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama.
Civil Rights MovementHistorical DramaBiographical AdaptationInspirationalAmerican HistorySocial JusticeCourage & DefiancePeaceful Resistance20th Century America

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Rosa Parks Story legally?

The Rosa Parks Story is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Rosa Parks Story worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Rosa Parks Story?

1 h 37 min

The Rosa Parks Story runs 1 h 37 min.

Is The Rosa Parks Story based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Rosa Parks Story in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Rosa Parks Story?

2DKUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Rosa Parks Story in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.