Soul Man
1986, English. Directed by Steve Miner.
He didn't give up, he got down.
A white prospective grad student's affluent family won't pay his way through law school, so he takes tanning pills to darken his skin in order to qualify for an African-American scholarship at Harvard. He soon gets more than he bargained for, as he begins to learn what life is really like for blacks in America.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Snoozefest
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5.2/10 from 174 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Soul Man
Soul Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Steve MinerDirector
- C. Thomas HowellMark Watson
- Rae Dawn ChongSarah Walker
- Arye GrossGordon Bloomfeld
- James Earl JonesProfessor Banks
- Melora HardinWhitney Dunbar
- Leslie NielsenMr. Dunbar
- Ann WalkerMrs. Dunbar
- James B. SikkingBill Watson
- Max WrightDr. Aronson
- Jeff AltmanRay McGrady
- Julia Louis-DreyfusLisa Stimson
- Maree CheathamDorothy Watson
Details
- Released
- 24 October 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Carol Black
- Budget
- $4.5M
- Box office
- $35M
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Soul Man: quick answers
Is Soul Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 174 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Soul Man?
Soul Man runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Soul Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Soul Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Soul Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Soul Man is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Soul Man on?
Soul Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Soul Man?
If you liked Soul Man, try Accepted, Now You See Him, Now You Don't, Work It.
Who directed Soul Man?
Soul Man (1986) was directed by Steve Miner and stars C. Thomas Howell, Rae Dawn Chong, Arye Gross.