Within Our Gates
1920, English. Directed by Oscar Micheaux.
Not Merely a Common Moving Picture - A Screen Masterpiece
Abandoned by her fiancé, an educated black woman with a traumatizing past dedicates herself to helping a near bankrupt school for impoverished black children.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 114 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Within Our Gates
Within Our Gates is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Oscar MicheauxDirector
- Evelyn PreerSylvia Landry
- Flo ClementsAlma Prichard
- James D. RuffinConrad Drebert - Sylvia's Fiancé
- Jack ChenaultLarry Prichard - Alma's Stepbrother
- Charles D. LucasDr. V. Vivian
- Bernice LaddMrs. Geraldine Stratton
- Mrs. EvelynMrs. Elena Warwick
- William StarksJasper Landry
- Mattie EdwardsJasper's Wife
- E.G. TatumEfram - Gridlestone's Servant
- Grant EdwardsEmil Landry
- Grant GormanArmand Gridlestone
Details
- Released
- 12 January 1920
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Oscar Micheaux
- Budget
- $15K
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Within Our Gates: quick answers
Is Within Our Gates worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 114 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Within Our Gates?
Within Our Gates runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does Within Our Gates have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Within Our Gates. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Within Our Gates parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Within Our Gates is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Within Our Gates on?
Within Our Gates is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Within Our Gates?
If you liked Within Our Gates, try Way Down East, Our Dancing Daughters, The Regeneration.
Who directed Within Our Gates?
Within Our Gates (1920) was directed by Oscar Micheaux and stars Evelyn Preer, Flo Clements, James D. Ruffin.