The Central Park Five (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2012, The Central Park Five is a documentary film directed by Sarah Burns, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1989, five black and Latino teenagers from Harlem were arrested and later convicted of raping a white woman in New York City's Central Park. They spent between 6 and 13 years in prison before a serial rapist confessed that he alone had committed the crime, leading to their convictions being overturned. Set against a backdrop of a decaying city beset by violence and racial tension, this is the story of that horrific crime, the rush to judgment by the police, a media clamoring for sensational stories and an outraged public, and the five lives upended by this miscarriage of justice.
Who’s in it. The Central Park Five stars Sally Field as Jessie Buss, LisaGay Hamilton as Christine Johnson, Tracy Letts as Jack McKinney and Rob Morgan as Earvin Johnson Sr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Central Park Five has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $273.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and TPT 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 The Central Park Five page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Central Park Five (2012)?
- In US, The Central Park Five is available to stream on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and TPT, 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 The Central Park Five worth watching?
- The Central Park Five holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Central Park Five?
- The Central Park Five stars Sally Field, LisaGay Hamilton, Tracy Letts, Rob Morgan and Hadley Robinson.
- When was The Central Park Five released?
- The Central Park Five was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.