Once Upon a Time in Harlem
2026, English. Directed by David Greaves & William Greaves.
You are cordially invited to a film 50 years in the making.
A decade after his death, genre-defying filmmaker William Greaves has one last trick up his sleeve with what he considered the most important event he captured on film: a 1972 party he engineered with the living luminaries of the Harlem Renaissance.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- David GreavesDirector
- William GreavesDirector
- Aaron DouglasSelf (archival footage)
- Richard Bruce NugentSelf (archival footage)
- Ernest CrichlowSelf (archival footage)
- Eubie BlakeSelf (archival footage)
- Leigh WhipperSelf (archival footage)
- Arna BontempsSelf (archival footage)
- William GreavesSelf (archival footage)
- James Van Der ZeeSelf (archival footage)
- Ida Mae CullenSelf (archival footage)
- Noble SissleSelf (archival footage)
- Romare BeardenSelf (archival footage)
Details
- Released
- 16 October 2026
- Country
- United States of America
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Once Upon a Time in Harlem: quick answers
Is Once Upon a Time in Harlem worth watching?
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How long is Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Once Upon a Time in Harlem have a post-credits scene?
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Once Upon a Time in Harlem parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Once Upon a Time in Harlem on?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 October 2026. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
If you liked Once Upon a Time in Harlem, try Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), Trainwreck: The Real Project X, The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Harlem?
Once Upon a Time in Harlem (2026) was directed by David Greaves and William Greaves and stars Aaron Douglas, Richard Bruce Nugent, Ernest Crichlow.