---
title: "1982"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/1982-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 215918
imdb_id: "tt2388621"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "R"
---

# 1982 (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/1982-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "1982" (2013).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, etc.
Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: 1982
Year: 2013
Genre: Drama
Director: Tommy Oliver (directorial debut)
Writer: Tommy Oliver
Starring: Hill Harper
Other Cast: Ruby Dee (final appearance before her death in 2014)
Nature: Inspired by true events, semi-autobiographical.
Setting/Context: Onset of the crack epidemic in Philadelphia.
Plot: A father tries to protect his gifted daughter from the crack epidemic, which has entered their home through her drug-addicted mother. As the wife becomes more distant and unreliable, the father struggles to raise his daughter alone while attempting to help his wife get clean. He learns hard truths about his marriage and life, testing him as a parent, husband, and man.
Release Date: 12/31/2013 (US)
Rating: R
Runtime: 1h 30m
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Plex | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tommy Oliver

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bokeem Woodbine** as *Scoop*
- **Sharon Leal** as *Shenae Brown*
- **Wayne Brady** as *Alonso*
- **Quinton Aaron** as *Turtle*
- **Hill Harper** as *Tim Brown*
- **La La Anthony** as *Neecy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch 1982 online?
1982 is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is 1982 worth watching?
1982 holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie 1982 and when was it released?
1982 is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2013. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed 1982?
1982 was directed by Tommy Oliver.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [1982 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/215918)
- [1982 (2013 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982_(2013_film))
- [1982 (2013) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2388621/fullcredits/)
- [1982 (2013) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/215918-1982/cast)
- [1982 (2013) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/1982/QM2Mrpv4ZZzXBWkMT1nTE4/credits/)
- [1982 – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*