Uptight (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1968, Uptight is a thriller and drama film directed by Jules Dassin, running about 104 minutes. “A man on the run. A life at stake. A people about to explode.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.
Who’s in it. Uptight stars Ruby Dee as Laurie, Frank Silvera as Kyle, Roscoe Lee Browne as Clarence and Raymond St. Jacques as B.G., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Uptight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Uptight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uptight tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uptight (1968)?
- In US, Uptight is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Uptight worth watching?
- Uptight holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Uptight?
- Uptight stars Ruby Dee, Frank Silvera, Roscoe Lee Browne, Raymond St. Jacques and Julian Mayfield.
- When was Uptight released?
- Uptight was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.