Goodbye Uncle Tom (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1971, Goodbye Uncle Tom is a drama film directed by Gualtiero Jacopetti, running about 123 minutes. “300 years of hate explode today!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two documentary filmmakers go back in time to the pre-Civil War American South, to film the slave trade.
Who’s in it. Goodbye Uncle Tom stars Gualtiero Jacopetti as Himself, Franco Prosperi as Himself, Dick Gregory as Himself and Cicely Browne as Aristocrat (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Goodbye Uncle Tom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Goodbye Uncle Tom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Goodbye Uncle Tom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Goodbye Uncle Tom (1971)?
- In US, Goodbye Uncle Tom is available to stream on YouTube TV, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Goodbye Uncle Tom worth watching?
- Goodbye Uncle Tom holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Goodbye Uncle Tom?
- Goodbye Uncle Tom stars Gualtiero Jacopetti, Franco Prosperi, Dick Gregory, Cicely Browne and Geoffrey Copleston.
- When was Goodbye Uncle Tom released?
- Goodbye Uncle Tom was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.