Maynard (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2017, Maynard is a history and documentary film directed by Sam Pollard, running about 99 minutes. “Mayor Maynard!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Director Sam Pollard constructs a portrait of charismatic trailblazer Maynard Jackson, who became Atlanta’s first black mayor in 1973. The son of pastors raised in the segregated South, Jackson entered college at 14 and took office at 35. During his three-term tenure, he led the city through the traumatic Atlanta child murders scare and triumphantly hosted the 1996 Olympics, all while championing racial equality. Family and colleagues, including Bill Clinton, Andrew Young and Al Sharpton, tell the epic story of a dynamic leader and his legacy of honor and progress.
Who’s in it. Maynard stars Bill Clinton as Self, Al Sharpton as Self, Vernon Jordan as Self and Kasim Reed as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Maynard has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $68 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Maynard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maynard tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maynard (2017)?
- In US, Maynard is available to 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 Maynard worth watching?
- Maynard holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Maynard?
- Maynard stars Bill Clinton, Al Sharpton, Vernon Jordan, Kasim Reed and Andrew Young.
- When was Maynard released?
- Maynard was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.