When did Once Upon a Time in Harlem come out?

Once Upon a Time in Harlem was released in US theaters on October 16, 2026.

When will Once Upon a Time in Harlem be on streaming?

No digital date has been announced. Most theatrical releases come to rent or buy about 30 to 45 days after they open, so Once Upon a Time in Harlem could arrive around November 30, 2026, with subscription streaming usually a few weeks later. This is an estimate, not a confirmed date.

How long is Once Upon a Time in Harlem?

Once Upon a Time in Harlem runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).

What is Once Upon a Time in Harlem rated?

Once Upon a Time in Harlem is rated PG-13 in the US.

Who directed Once Upon a Time in Harlem?

Once Upon a Time in Harlem was directed by William Greaves and David Greaves.

Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Harlem?

Once Upon a Time in Harlem stars Aaron Douglas, Richard Bruce Nugent, Ernest Crichlow and Eubie Blake.

Once Upon a Time in Harlem

Name: Once Upon a Time in Harlem
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-10-16
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Cast: Aaron Douglas, Richard Bruce Nugent, Ernest Crichlow, Eubie Blake, Leigh Whipper

October 16, 20261h 40mPG-13

“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.

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Movie Details

Documentary

Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 1h 40m
Directors: William Greaves, David Greaves

US release dates

In theaters (limited): October 16, 2026

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Quick Answers

When did Once Upon a Time in Harlem come out?: Once Upon a Time in Harlem was released in US theaters on October 16, 2026.
Is Once Upon a Time in Harlem streaming?: Not yet. Once Upon a Time in Harlem isn't available to stream, rent or buy in the US right now.
When will Once Upon a Time in Harlem be on streaming?: No digital date has been announced. Most theatrical releases come to rent or buy about 30 to 45 days after they open, so Once Upon a Time in Harlem could arrive around November 30, 2026, with subscription streaming usually a few weeks later. This is an estimate, not a confirmed date.
How long is Once Upon a Time in Harlem?: Once Upon a Time in Harlem runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What is Once Upon a Time in Harlem rated?: Once Upon a Time in Harlem is rated PG-13 in the US.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Harlem?: Once Upon a Time in Harlem was directed by William Greaves and David Greaves.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Harlem?: Once Upon a Time in Harlem stars Aaron Douglas, Richard Bruce Nugent, Ernest Crichlow and Eubie Blake.