Follow the Drinking Gourd
1990, English. Directed by John McCally.
Based on the traditional American folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures of one family's escape from slavery via the Underground Railroad. This touching story captures all the drama of a perilous flight to freedom. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
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- 0h 26m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 September 1990
- Written by
- Bernardine Connelly
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Follow the Drinking Gourd runs 26 minutes (0h 26m).
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Follow the Drinking Gourd isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 September 1990. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Follow the Drinking Gourd?
If you liked Follow the Drinking Gourd, try David, John Henry, Hilda and the Mountain King.
Who directed Follow the Drinking Gourd?
Follow the Drinking Gourd (1990) was directed by John McCally and stars Morgan Freeman.