---
title: "Sidney"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sidney-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 961722
imdb_id: "tt16977750"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 50
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Sidney (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sidney-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Sidney" (2022).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: Sidney.
Year: 2022.
Genre: Documentary (American documentary film).
Director: Reginald Hudlin.
Subject: Sidney Poitier (iconic actor, filmmaker, civil rights activist, Bahamian-American actor and film director).
Content: Portrait of his life and legacy; his final appearance.
Interviews: Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Halle Berry, and more.
Release Date: 09/22/2022 (US).
Rating: PG-13.
Runtime: 1h 52m.
Additional info on Poitier: Won an Academy Award for Best Actor (first black actor to win that award), nominated a second time.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Reginald Hudlin
- **Networks / Studios**: Harpo Productions, Network Entertainment, Hudlin Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sidney Poitier** as *Self*
- **Harry Belafonte** as *Self*
- **Halle Berry** as *Self*
- **Nelson George** as *Self*
- **Louis Gossett Jr.** as *Self*
- **Aram Goudsouzian** as *Self*
- **Katharine Houghton** as *Self*
- **Quincy Jones** as *Self*
- **Lenny Kravitz** as *Self*
- **Spike Lee** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Sidney online?
Sidney is currently available to watch or stream on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Sidney worth watching?
Sidney holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 50 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Sidney and when was it released?
Sidney is a feature film with a runtime of 112 minutes. It was released in 2022. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Sidney?
Sidney was directed by Reginald Hudlin.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sidney — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/961722)
- [Sidney (2022) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16977750/fullcredits/)
- [Sidney (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidney_(film))
- [Sidney (2022) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/961722-sidney/cast)
- [Sidney Poitier | Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos](https://www.allmovie.com/)

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