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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Which Way Is Up?' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'Which Way Is Up?' right now, here are some finer points about the Universal Pictures comedy flick.
Which Way Is Up? starring Richard Pryor, Lonette McKee, Margaret Avery, Morgan Woodward has a R rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 34 min, and a scheduled release date of November 4th, 1977.
It received a user score of 61/100 on TMDb, which assembled reviews from 33 respected users.
Curious about the story behind it? Here's the plot: "Orange picker Leroy Jones inadvertently becomes a union leader and is forced out of town, leaving behind his sex-obsessed father, Rufus, and timid spouse, Annie Mae. He heads for Los Angeles, where he falls for union organizer Vanetta. Annie Mae seeks solace from local preacher Lenox Thomas, who eventually impregnates her. When Leroy catches wind, he heads home for a showdown with Lenox."
'Which Way Is Up?' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple TV, Prime Video, Microsoft Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home .
'Which Way Is Up?' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on November 4th, 1977
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
May 21st, 2002
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