A Thousand and One (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2023, A Thousand and One is a drama and crime film directed by A.V. Rockwell, running about 116 minutes. “Times change. Love stays the same.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Struggling but unapologetically living on her own terms, Inez is moving from shelter to shelter in mid-1990s New York City. With her 6-year-old son Terry in foster care and unable to leave him again, she kidnaps him so they can build their life together. As the years go by, their family grows and Terry becomes a smart yet quiet teenager, but the secret that has defined their lives threatens to destroy the home they have so improbably built.
Who’s in it. A Thousand and One stars Teyana Taylor as Inez, William Catlett as Lucky, Josiah Cross as Terry and Aven Courtney as Terry (Age 13), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A Thousand and One has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and Peacock Premium Plus and 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 A Thousand and One page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Thousand and One tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Thousand and One (2023)?
- In US, A Thousand and One is available to stream on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and Peacock Premium Plus, and 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 A Thousand and One worth watching?
- A Thousand and One holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Thousand and One?
- A Thousand and One stars Teyana Taylor, William Catlett, Josiah Cross, Aven Courtney and Aaron Kingsley Adetola.
- When was A Thousand and One released?
- A Thousand and One was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.