5 Caribbean Films You Can Watch on YouTube Movies
A decade ago, Google partnered with studios to launch its own on-demand streaming service, YouTube Movies, to compete with Netflix. Thousands of titles are available for rent or purchase – explore these Caribbean narrative films you can watch on the platform.
Shottas (2002)
Jamaica
Wayne and Biggs grow up together on the tough and dangerous streets of Kingston, Jamaica. Eventually moving to Miami, they begin a ruthless climb to the top of a criminal enterprise as they aggressively take control of the Jamaican mob.
Runtime: 98 minutes
Credits
Written by Cess Silvera
Directed by Cess Silvera
Starring Ky-Mani Marley, Spragga Benz, Louie Rankin, Paul Campbell, DJ Khaled, Wyclef Jean
One Love (2003)
Jamaica
A story of forbidden love between a young Christian gospel singer Serena, and a Rastafarian reggae songwriter Kassa, who she meets at a music contest in Kingston. They are kept apart by her father who wants her to marry into the church.
Runtime: 100 minutes
Credits
Written by Trevor D. Rhone
Directed by Rick Elgood, Don Letts
Starring Cherine Anderson, Idris Elba, Ky-Mani Marley
La Soga (2009)
Dominican Republic
Based on true events in the Dominican Republic, La Soga tells the personal struggle of one brave cop who revolts against his country's unscrupulous government. He risks everything in order to find justice and avenge his father’s death. La Soga is a riveting, emotional story of redemption in the midst of inhumane brutality and political corruption.
Runtime: 102 minutes
Credits
Written by Manny Perez
Directed by Josh Crook
Starring Manny Perez, Denise Quinones, Paul Calderon, Juan Fernandez
God Loves The Fighter (2015)
Trinidad & Tobago
Navigating life in east Port of Spain, three down on their luck people cross paths playing a role in each other’s moments of triumph and moments of tragedy.
Runtime: 96 minutes
Credits
Written by Damian Marcano, Alexa Bailey
Directed by Damian Marcano
Starring Darren Cheewah, Zion Henry, Penelope Spencer
Sprinter (2018)
Jamaica
A Jamaican teen who is burdened by an unstable father and an unruly older brother hopes a meteoric rise in track-and-field can reunite him with his mother, who has lived illegally in the U.S. for over a decade.
Runtime: 111 minutes
Credits
Written by Storm Saulter
Directed by Storm Saulter
Starring Dale Elliott, Lorraine Toussaint, David Alan Grier, Bryshere Y. Gray, Kadeem Wilson, Shantol Jackson
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