Film · 2014

Black or White

Name: Black or White
Genre: Drama
Released: 2015-01-30
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 4.3
Cast: Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, Jillian Estell, Bill Burr, Mpho Koaho

Directed by Mike Binder · starring Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer and Jillian Estell

2 h 1 min
12
Drama
USA

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Synopsis

'Black or White' is the story of a grandfather (Kevin Costner) who is suddenly left to care for his beloved granddaughter. When her paternal grandmother (Octavia Spencer) seeks custody with the help of her brother (Anthony Mackie), the little girl is torn between two families who love her deeply. With the best intentions at heart, both families fight for what they feel is right and are soon forced to confront their true feelings about race, forgiveness, and understanding. Anchored by an all-star cast and based on real events, the movie is a look at two seemingly different worlds, in which nothing is as simple as black or white.

Drama

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Available now in the UK:

Prime Video free

Availability checked on 8 November 2026.

The essentials

Runtime: 121 min2 hours and 1 minute
Budget: $9mRelativity Media
Box office: $20.6m2.3 times its budget
Rating: 12Suitable for 12 years and over

How long is Black or White?: 2 hours and 1 minute (121 minutes).
Who directed Black or White?: Mike Binder.
Who is in Black or White?: It stars Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, Jillian Estell and Bill Burr.
Where can I watch Black or White?: In the UK it is available free on Prime Video.
How much did Black or White make?: It took $20.6 million in US. It cost $9 million.