

Kemba
2023, English. Directed by Kelley Kalí.
The film follows criminal justice reform advocate Kemba Smith, a woman charged as a co-conspirator to her college boyfriend's drug-trafficking crimes and sentenced to 24.5 years in federal prison with no opportunity for parole.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Kemba is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount+ in India.
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- Released
- 18 November 2023
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Christine Swanson
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What Kemba is based on
Kemba is based on a true story.
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Is Kemba worth watching?
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How long is Kemba?
Kemba runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Kemba have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Kemba. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Kemba parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Kemba on?
Kemba is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kemba?
If you liked Kemba, try Richard Jewell, A Call to Spy, Won't Back Down.
Who directed Kemba?
Kemba (2023) was directed by Kelley Kalí and stars Nesta Cooper, Sean Patrick Thomas, Michelle Hurd.
What is Kemba based on?
Kemba is based on a true story.