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# Best Movies to Understand Slavery

By [Entertainment Channel (@entertainment720)](https://listium.com/@entertainment720)

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Published 22 November 2022 · Updated 7 December 2022

Category: movies / drama movies

Here's a list of some of the best movies that approach the subject of slavery, either as the main topic or as a backdrop for individual stories. It may be difficult to confront and hard to understand how human beings would use others as slaves, and that is why it is so important we learn the stories of the people who suffered through those days.

These films will shed light on the struggles endured, show real suffering, and provide inspiration for us all as we strive for greater justice today. If you want to gain more understanding and appreciation for those unimaginably difficult times, make sure you use this list as a checklist.

The list is displayed as a comparison list, but it can be viewed as a table on the menu below this description (on desktop) or in the top right corner (on mobile). We also included where you can watch all of these movies by streaming in the UK, the US, Canada, and Australia. To view the list in alphabetical order sort it by Title. If you would like to see it in release order, sort it by year. We don't yet have chronological order for this list, but are willing to add it if you want it. Leave your suggestions.

## Items

### 1. [Django Unchained](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/3/django-unchained)

Item ID: `3`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/keiwvjhlv3l9qnj93uhj.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 8.40
- Runtime (mins): 165
- Year: 2012
- Genres: Drama, Western
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1853728/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1853728/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Vudu, Google Play, Amazon Instant Video, iTunes
- Where To Watch in Australia: Google Play, Netflix
- Where To Watch in Canada: Amazon Prime Video
- Where To Watch in UK: Netflix, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema
- Watched: false

### 2. [12 Years a Slave](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/1/12-years-a-slave)

Item ID: `1`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bbmmeyw5t0cvdsxkfmrg.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 8.10
- Runtime (mins): 134
- Year: 2013
- Genres: Biography, Drama, History
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2024544/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2024544/)
- Where To Watch in the US: HBO Max, The Roku Channel, Prime Video, Vudu, Redbox, Apple TV
- Where To Watch in Australia: Stan, Google Play, Apple TV, Prime Video Store
- Where To Watch in Canada: HBO Max
- Where To Watch in UK: Prime Video
- Watched: false

### 3. [Lincoln](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/7/lincoln)

Item ID: `7`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ymo0bf2tg3qtzxsdis5a.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 7.30
- Runtime (mins): 150
- Year: 2012
- Genres: Biography, Drama, History, War
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443272/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443272/)
- Where To Watch in the US: HBO Max, Amazon Instant Video, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu
- Where To Watch in Australia: Google Play
- Where To Watch in Canada: Google Play, Amazon Video, Cineplex, Youtube, Apple iTunes
- Where To Watch in UK: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Watched: false

### 4. [Amistad](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/0/amistad)

Item ID: `0`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qbikkctelmqd1oipcvos.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 7.30
- Runtime (mins): 155
- Year: 1997
- Genres: Biography, Drama, History
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118607/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118607/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Paramount Plus, Vudu, Redbox, The Roku Channel, Apple TV
- Where To Watch in Australia: Google Play, Apple TV, Prime Video Store, Stan
- Where To Watch in Canada: Apple iTunes, Microsoft Store, Google Play, Amazon Video
- Where To Watch in UK: Prime Video
- Watched: false

### 5. [Belle](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/14/belle)

Item ID: `14`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/estozwqkit7ws3xko2du.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 7.30
- Runtime (mins): 100
- Year: 2013
- Genres: Biography, Drama, Romance
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2404181/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2404181/)
- Where To Watch in the US: HBO Max, Spectrum TV, Vudu, Prime Video, Redbox, Apple TV
- Where To Watch in Australia: Stan, Google Play, Apple TV, SBS On Demand
- Where To Watch in Canada: Google Play, Apple iTunes, Amazon Video
- Where To Watch in UK: Prime Video
- Watched: false

### 6. [Free State of Jones](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/9/free-state-of-jones)

Item ID: `9`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wqrvrpdmogqe1rslgkhv.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 6.90
- Runtime (mins): 139
- Year: 2016
- Genres: Action, Biography, Drama, History, War, Western
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1124037/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1124037/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Google Play, iTunes, Vudu
- Where To Watch in Australia: Stan, Google Play, Apple TV
- Where To Watch in Canada: Apple iTunes, Amazon Video, Google Play, Cineplex
- Where To Watch in UK: Prime Video
- Watched: false

### 7. [Harriet](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/13/harriet)

Item ID: `13`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/e4fxsbvjom4l2hhisruo.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 6.70
- Runtime (mins): 125
- Year: 2019
- Genres: Action, Biography, Drama, History
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4648786/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4648786/)
- Where To Watch in the US: HBO Max, Prime Video, Vudu, Apple TV, Redbox
- Where To Watch in Australia: Google Play, Apple TV
- Where To Watch in Canada: Cineplex, Google Play, Apple iTunes, Amazon Video
- Where To Watch in UK: Netflix
- Watched: false

### 8. [Amazing Grace](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/15/amazing-grace)

Item ID: `15`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/lzgsigyx093qs9xnn3sz.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 7.40
- Runtime (mins): 118
- Year: 2006
- Genres: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454776/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454776/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Google Play, Amazon Instant Video, Vudu, iTunes
- Where To Watch in Australia: Google Play, Amazon Prime, Apple TV +, Binge, Netflix
- Where To Watch in Canada: Netflix, Hayu, Crave
- Where To Watch in UK: Google Play
- Watched: false

### 9. [The Birth of a Nation](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/4/the-birth-of-a-nation)

Item ID: `4`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/oa6iew7fxbvcttdejwrd.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 6.50
- Runtime (mins): 120
- Year: 2016
- Genres: Biography, Drama, History
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4196450/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4196450/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Prime Video, Vudu, Redbox, Apple TV
- Where To Watch in Australia: Apple TV
- Where To Watch in Canada: Apple iTunes
- Where To Watch in UK: Apple TV, Google Play
- Watched: false

### 10. [Beloved](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/5/beloved)

Item ID: `5`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bpnd33hquti7xngcma1k.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 6.00
- Runtime (mins): 172
- Year: 1998
- Genres: Drama, History, Horror, Mystery
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120603/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120603/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Paramount Plus, The Roku Channel, Spectrum TV, Vudu, Redbox, Apple TV, Prime Video
- Where To Watch in Australia: Disney +
- Where To Watch in Canada: Apple iTunes, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video
- Where To Watch in UK: Google Play, Apple iTunes, Youtube
- Watched: false

### 11. [Sweet Country](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/16/sweet-country)

Item ID: `16`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/o5wdgiwhdb7btigg1owq.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 6.90
- Runtime (mins): 113
- Year: 2017
- Genres: Adventure, Crime, Drama, History, Thriller, Western
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6958212/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6958212/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Vudu
- Where To Watch in Australia: SBS On Demand
- Where To Watch in Canada: Netflix
- Where To Watch in UK: Apple TV
- Watched: false

### 12. [The Underground Railroad](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/17/the-underground-railroad)

Item ID: `17`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/j5pk6osqiw1ddtwiux33.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 7.40
- Runtime (mins): 593
- Year: 2021
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy, History, War
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6704972/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6704972/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Prime Video
- Where To Watch in Australia: Amazon Prime, Apple TV +, Disney +
- Where To Watch in Canada: Netflix, Hayu, Crave
- Where To Watch in UK: Prime Video
- Watched: false

### 13. [I Am Slave](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/8/i-am-slave)

Item ID: `8`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vrqgjhkrzzzto16kjtj9.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 6.70
- Runtime (mins): 82
- Year: 2010
- Genres: Biography, Drama, Thriller
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1596352/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1596352/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Apple TV, Prime Video
- Where To Watch in Australia: Apple TV
- Where To Watch in Canada: -
- Where To Watch in UK: Prime Video
- Watched: false

### 14. [Emperor](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/11/emperor)

Item ID: `11`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/bjcpgc6kqfxw7occxqlm.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 5.80
- Runtime (mins): 99
- Year: 2020
- Genres: Biography, Drama, History, Western
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8354752/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8354752/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Google Play, Prime Video
- Where To Watch in Australia: Netflix, Apple TV, Google Play, Prime Video Store
- Where To Watch in Canada: Netflix
- Where To Watch in UK: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Youtube
- Watched: false

### 15. [Not a Slave](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/2/not-a-slave)

Item ID: `2`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/p81zloujaymqfslmjlr3.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 4.40
- Runtime (mins): 81
- Year: 2021
- Genres: Drama
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10268316/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10268316/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Vudu, Hulu, HBO Max, Netflix
- Where To Watch in Australia: Stan, Google Play, Apple TV, Prime Video Store
- Where To Watch in Canada: HBO Max
- Where To Watch in UK: Netflix
- Watched: false

### 16. [Tamango](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/6/tamango)

Item ID: `6`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xyrovx4kx4rmcjbx5cyu.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 6.50
- Runtime (mins): 104
- Year: 1958
- Genres: Drama, History
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051049/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051049/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Prime Video
- Where To Watch in Australia: Amazon Video
- Where To Watch in Canada: Amazon Prime Video
- Where To Watch in UK: Amazon Video
- Watched: false

### 17. [Uncle Tom's Cabin](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/10/uncle-toms-cabin)

Item ID: `10`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/irzzpooo9dvlg4ykhthk.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 6.20
- Runtime (mins): 110
- Year: 1987
- Genres: Drama
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094213/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094213/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Vudu
- Where To Watch in Australia: -
- Where To Watch in Canada: -
- Where To Watch in UK: -
- Watched: false

### 18. [Skin Game](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/18/skin-game)

Item ID: `18`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/dhcy46o0mkignnphegbo.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 7.00
- Runtime (mins): 102
- Year: 1971
- Genres: Comedy, Western
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067763/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067763/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Prime Video, Apple TV
- Where To Watch in Australia: -
- Where To Watch in Canada: -
- Where To Watch in UK: Amazon Video
- Watched: false

### 19. [A Woman Called Moses](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/19/a-woman-called-moses)

Item ID: `19`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/kdjejfatk0vfnfzcov2b.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 7.80
- Runtime (mins): 240
- Year: 1978
- Genres: Biography, Drama
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078509/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078509/)
- Where To Watch in the US: The Roku Channel, Prime Video
- Where To Watch in Australia: Apple TV
- Where To Watch in Canada: -
- Where To Watch in UK: Prime Video
- Watched: false

### 20. [Captive Heart: The James Mink Story](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/20/captive-heart-the-james-mink-story)

Item ID: `20`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/eanpyryseeijtfjfpwbd.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 7.10
- Runtime (mins): 91
- Year: 1996
- Genres: Drama
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115826/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115826/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Apple TV
- Where To Watch in Australia: Amazon Video
- Where To Watch in Canada: -
- Where To Watch in UK: Amazon Video
- Watched: false

### 21. [Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/21/race-to-freedom-the-underground-railroad)

Item ID: `21`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ljuo3skdfb0igv5ab2ij.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 6.70
- Runtime (mins): 91
- Year: 1994
- Genres: Drama, History
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110934/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110934/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Google Play, Amazon Video
- Where To Watch in Australia: Prime Video Store
- Where To Watch in Canada: Google Play
- Where To Watch in UK: Amazon Video
- Watched: false

### 22. [Slaves](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/12/slaves)

Item ID: `12`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rco5vjz2yfnpp7zxwuli.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 4.90
- Runtime (mins): 110
- Year: 1969
- Genres: Drama
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064997/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064997/)
- Where To Watch in the US: The Roku Channel, Youtube
- Where To Watch in Australia: Youtube
- Where To Watch in Canada: Youtube
- Where To Watch in UK: Youtube
- Watched: false

### 23. [Friendly Persuasion](https://listium.com/@entertainment720/77216/best-movies-to-understand-slavery/22/friendly-persuasion)

Item ID: `22`

- Poster: ![Poster](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/z22yqoemzl9klijpxkt1.jpg)
- IMDb Rating: 7.20
- Runtime (mins): 100
- Year: 1975
- Genres: Drama
- IMDb: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073020/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073020/)
- Where To Watch in the US: Prime Video, Vudu, Apple TV
- Where To Watch in Australia: Google Play
- Where To Watch in Canada: Apple iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft Store
- Where To Watch in UK: -
- Watched: false