Pariah(2011)
Who do you become when you can't be yourself?
Pariah Synopsis
A Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak, and family in a desperate search for sexual expression.
Pariah (2011) is a drama film directed by Dee Rees, released on December 27, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Adepero Oduye, Pernell Walker, Aasha Davis and Charles Parnell. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 169 ratings.
- Director:
- Dee Rees
- Writers:
- Dee Rees
- Producers:
- Nekisa Cooper
- Cinematographer:
- Bradford Young
- Composer:
- Tamar-kali
- Production:
- NorthStar Pictures, Sundial Pictures, Aid + Abet
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Revenue:
- $769,552
- Status:
- Released
Pariah (2011) Trailer
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Pariah Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Pariah.
Official Movie Trailer
Trailer
The Family Dinner
Clip
Bina and Alike's Kiss
Clip
Bina's Kiss Catches Alike Off Guard
Clip
Dee Rees on making her film PARIAH
Featurette
Q&A with Dee Rees, "Pariah"
Featurette
John Cassavetes Award Winner - Pariah
Featurette
Q&A with Adepero Oduye, Pernell Walker, Nekisa Cooper, "Pariah"
Featurette
Pariah Cast & Crew
Main cast
Adepero Oduye
as Alike
Pernell Walker
as Laura
Aasha Davis
as Bina
Charles Parnell
as Arthur
Sahra Mellesse
as Sharonda
Kim Wayans
as Audrey
Shamika Cotton
as Candace
Raymond Anthony Thomas
as Mack
Afton Williamson
as Mika
Zabryna Guevara
as Mrs. Alvarado
Kim Sykes
as Mrs. Singletary
Rob Morgan
as Sock
Key crew
Directed by Dee Rees, written by Dee Rees, produced by Nekisa Cooper.
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Pariah Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 169 ratings.
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Pariah – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pariah online?
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Pariah (2011) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pariah?
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The main cast of Pariah (2011) includes Adepero Oduye, Pernell Walker, Aasha Davis, Charles Parnell and Sahra Mellesse. The film was directed by Dee Rees. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pariah released?
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Pariah was released on December 27, 2011 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Pariah worth watching?
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Pariah (2011) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 169 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pariah?
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Yes. The official Pariah trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.