Sprinter Movie (2019): Where to watch and stream online

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You can stream Sprinter on: Amazon Prime and Apple TV Store

Sprinter

2019, Movie, 1h 54min

Sprinter tells the story of Akeem Sharp who is set to be Jamaica's next big track-and-field sensation. Akeem hopes to rise in the track and field world will take him to the U.S. to reunite him with his mother who has supported the family while living as an illegal resident for over a decade. But Akeem's rising star is weighed down by turmoil at home: a volatile father, and an unruly older brother who insinuates himself into Akeem's career as a means of escaping - or perhaps enhancing - his scam artist hustle. Not only does Akeem have to prove to himself and everyone that he can succeed, but also overcome the struggles that may ultimately bring him down.

Country: United States,Jamaica

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Reviews

Critic Cath Clarke

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...it’s impossible not to root for this movie. Newcomer Elliott is such an open presence, and the stakes for Akeem, and other explosively talented kids like him, are so high.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Renee Schonfeld

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Underdog athletes are a staple of feel-good sports movies; Storm Saulter makes his hero especially "winning" in Sprinter.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

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Akeem Sharp, a talented Jamaican teenager, dreams of becoming a track-and-field sensation. With the support of his coach and mother, who has lived illegally in the US for over a decade, Akeem hopes to rise to the top and reunite with his family. But his journey is threatened by the unstable dynamics at home, including a volatile father and an older brother who insinuates himself into Akeem's career. As Akeem faces the challenges of competition and family strife, he must overcome his struggles and prove himself to the world.

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You can stream Sprinter on: Amazon Prime Apple TV Store