Where to watch Which Way Is Up? (1977) in the UK
Which Way Is Up? (1977) is available to watch free in the UK on YouTube Free. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 9 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Three times the Richard Pryor. Three times the laughs.
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.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in Which Way Is Up?.
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Richard PryorLeroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas -
Lonette McKeeVanetta -
Margaret AveryAnnie Mae -
Morgan WoodwardMr. Mann -
Marilyn ColemanSister Sarah Thomas -
Joe TurkelHarry Boatwright -
Kathy CronkitePhotographer -
Diane RodriguezEstrella Reyes
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Which Way Is Up? — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Which Way Is Up? for free in the UK?
Which Way Is Up? (1977) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on YouTube Free in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent Which Way Is Up??
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Can I buy a digital copy of Which Way Is Up??
Yes. Which Way Is Up? can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
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Which Way Is Up? is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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