Black Like Me (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1964, Black Like Me is a drama film directed by Carl Lerner, running about 105 minutes. “It's All True...Every Living Moment!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Black Like Me is the true account of John Griffin's experiences when he passed as a black man.
Who’s in it. Black Like Me stars James Whitmore as John Finley Horton, Sorrell Booke as Dr. Jackson, Roscoe Lee Browne as Christopher and Al Freeman Jr. as Thomas Newcomb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Black Like Me has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling 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 Black Like Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Like Me tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Like Me (1964)?
- In US, Black Like Me is available to stream on FlixFling, 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 Black Like Me worth watching?
- Black Like Me holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Like Me?
- Black Like Me stars James Whitmore, Sorrell Booke, Roscoe Lee Browne, Al Freeman Jr. and Will Geer.
- When was Black Like Me released?
- Black Like Me was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.