The Final Comedown (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1972, The Final Comedown is a drama film directed by Oscar Williams, running about 83 minutes. “The man got down...the brothers were ready... You must see it! It's a mother!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Black revolutionaries take action in the white suburbs.
Who’s in it. The Final Comedown stars Billy Dee Williams as Johnny Johnson, D'Urville Martin as Billy Joe Ashley, Celia Milius as Renee Freeman and Ed Cambridge as Dr. Smalls, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Final Comedown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Final Comedown page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Final Comedown tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Final Comedown (1972)?
- In US, The Final Comedown is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Final Comedown worth watching?
- The Final Comedown holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Final Comedown?
- The Final Comedown stars Billy Dee Williams, D'Urville Martin, Celia Milius, Ed Cambridge and Billy Durkin.
- When was The Final Comedown released?
- The Final Comedown was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.