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Where to watch She's Gotta Have It (1986) tonight

She's Gotta Have It (1986) runs 1 h 24 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 374 TMDB members. The story of Nola Darling's simultaneous sexual relationships with three different men is told by her and by her partners and other friends. All three men wanted her to commit solely to them; Nola resists being "owned" by a single partner.

Runtime
1 h 24 min — ends 9:24 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Released
August 8, 1986
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 from 374 votes
Director
Spike Lee
Starring
Tracy Camilla Johns, Tommy Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell, Spike Lee
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Romance hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription).

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How long is She's Gotta Have It?
She's Gotta Have It is 1 h 24 min long (84 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:24 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is She's Gotta Have It rated?
She's Gotta Have It is rated R in the US.
Is She's Gotta Have It a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Romance hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream She's Gotta Have It?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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