Southern Rites (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2015, Southern Rites is a documentary film directed by Gillian Laub, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Southern Rites visits Montgomery County, Ga., one year after the town merged its racially segregated proms, and during a historic election campaign that may lead to its first African-American sheriff. Acclaimed photographer Gillian Laub, whose photos first brought the area unwanted notoriety, documents the repercussions when a white town resident is charged with the murder of a young black man. The case divides locals along well-worn racial lines, and the ensuing plea bargain and sentencing uncover complex truths and produce emotional revelations.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Southern Rites has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Southern Rites page.
If you liked it. Fans of Southern Rites tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Southern Rites (2015)?
- In US, Southern Rites is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Southern Rites worth watching?
- Southern Rites holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Southern Rites released?
- Southern Rites was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.