Watermelon Man
1970, English. Directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
His white bread world just turned upside brown!
A racist insurance agent lives in a typical suburban neighborhood, but his bigoted world of taunting and harassing black people on and off the job is turned upside down when his skin inexplicably turns dark overnight.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Watermelon Man
Watermelon Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Melvin Van PeeblesDirector
- Godfrey CambridgeJefferson Washington 'Jeff' Gerber
- Estelle ParsonsAlthea Janine Gerber
- Howard CaineMr. Townsend
- D'Urville MartinBus Driver
- Mantan MorelandJoe the Counterman
- Erin MoranJanice Gerber
- Scott GarrettBurton Gerber
- Paul WilliamsEmployment Office Clerk
- Kay E. KuterDr. Wainwright
- Kay KimberlyErica
- Irving SelbstMr. Johnson
- Emil SitkaDelivery Man
Details
- Released
- 27 May 1970
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Herman Raucher
- Box office
- $1.1M
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Watermelon Man: quick answers
Is Watermelon Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Watermelon Man?
Watermelon Man runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Watermelon Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Watermelon Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Watermelon Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Watermelon Man is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Watermelon Man on?
Watermelon Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Watermelon Man?
If you liked Watermelon Man, try Hollywood Shuffle, Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, The Onion Movie.
Who directed Watermelon Man?
Watermelon Man (1970) was directed by Melvin Van Peebles and stars Godfrey Cambridge, Estelle Parsons, Howard Caine.