Sam Cooke: Legend (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2003, Sam Cooke: Legend is a music and documentary film, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever biography of the definitive soul singer looks at his extraordinary career and personal life - from his gospel-singing roots through his R&B and pop music career.
Who’s in it. Sam Cooke: Legend stars Sam Cooke as Himself, Lou Adler as Self, Aretha Franklin as Herself and Bobby Womack as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Sam Cooke: Legend has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sam Cooke: Legend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sam Cooke: Legend tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sam Cooke: Legend (2003)?
- In US, Sam Cooke: Legend is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sam Cooke: Legend worth watching?
- Sam Cooke: Legend holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sam Cooke: Legend?
- Sam Cooke: Legend stars Sam Cooke, Lou Adler, Aretha Franklin, Bobby Womack and Lou Rawls.
- When was Sam Cooke: Legend released?
- Sam Cooke: Legend was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.