Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)
An earnest, gritty drama infiltrates a revolutionary movement, building suspense with measured, tragic steps.
Bill O'Neal infiltrates the Black Panthers on the orders of FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover. As Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton ascends—falling for a fellow revolutionary en route—a battle wages for O’Neal’s soul.
How intense is Judas and the Black Messiah?
Judas and the Black Messiah has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Judas and the Black Messiah feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Judas and the Black Messiah
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Is Judas and the Black Messiah for you?
Is Judas and the Black Messiah scary?
No. Judas and the Black Messiah is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Judas and the Black Messiah gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Judas and the Black Messiah sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Judas and the Black Messiah OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Judas and the Black Messiah?
Judas and the Black Messiah runs 2h 5m.
Where can I stream Judas and the Black Messiah?
Judas and the Black Messiah is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Judas and the Black Messiah have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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