Now, before we get into the important info of how you can watch 'National Theatre Live: Retrograde' right now, here are some essential information about the National Theatre drama flick. National Theatre Live: Retrograde starring Ivanno Jeremiah, Stanley Townsend, Oliver Johnstone has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min. The release date of the movie is September 9th, 2025. represents input from active
Want the short version of the plot? Here's the plot: "Hollywood’s so-called Golden Age. Ten years before becoming the first Black man to win an Oscar, a young Sidney Poitier arrives to sign a life-changing contract that could make him a star. But there’s a catch. As he becomes entangled in events larger than he imagined, Sidney is forced to make an impossible choice – one that will reshape his future, the Civil Rights Movement, and the soul of a nation. From award-winning writer Ryan Calais Cameron (For Black Boys…), exploring integrity, betrayal, and the personal cost of success, Retrograde asks what would you sacrifice to achieve your dream? Backed by double Oscar and BAFTA nominee Colman Domingo as producer, Amit Sharma’s ‘perfectly pitched production’ (Independent) features Ivanno Jeremiah (Constellations), Stanley Townsend (Kaos) and Oliver Johnstone (Antigone)."
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National Theatre Live: Retrograde has a confirmed digital release date of September 9th, 2025, but streaming platforms haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for the latest updates on where you can watch it online.
'National Theatre Live: Retrograde' Release Dates
Watch Full Movie on Digital or Stream on Demand starting September 9th, 2025








