Is the movie Song of the South available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

As the Stream Tracker team, we often get questions about old classics that sit uneasily in today’s catalogues — Song of the South is a prime example. Centered on Uncle Remus’s porch storytelling and the trickster tales of Br’er Rabbit that help young Johnny cope with his parents’ separation and a new life on the plantation, the 1946 film is as famous for “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” as it is for the controversy around its depictions. Song of the South did receive recognition: the song “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, and actor James Baskett was later given an Honorary Academy Award for his portrayal of Uncle Remus. At the same time, Disney has long acknowledged the film’s problematic elements and has kept it out of wide release. That historical context matters for availability: Song of the South is not generally offered on mainstream subscription platforms. It is not available on Netflix, and Disney has not made it part of the Disney+ catalogue; it also isn’t commonly found on Prime Video or Apple TV+ in most territories. As always, regional licensing can vary, so check local streaming listings or our Stream Tracker tool for the latest updates.

Synopsis

A wise storyteller uses tales of the clever Br'er Rabbit to help a confused little boy come to terms with his parents' breakup and the upheaval of adjusting to life on the plantation.

Release date

1946

Duration

1h 34min

Rating

Director

Wilfred Jackson

Country

États-Unis

Genre(s)

Animation, Famille

Cast

James Baskett Ruth Warrick Bobby Driscoll Luana Patten Lucile Watson Hattie McDaniel Erik Rolf