Movie

Uptight

“A man on the run. A life at stake. A people about to explode.”

★ 6.8(18)19681h 44m

Uptight is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Uptight

🇲🇽 Mexico

Good to know

Director: Jules Dassin
Release date: 1968-12-28
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Marlukin

About Uptight

Uptight is a 1968 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Jules Dassin, starring Julian Mayfield, Raymond St. Jacques and Ruby Dee. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Uptight in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of a community mourning the recent MLK assassination, Black militants building up an arsenal of weapons in preparation for a race war are betrayed by one of their own.

Cast

Julian Mayfield

Tank Williams

Raymond St. Jacques

B.G.

Ruby Dee

Laurie

Frank Silvera

Kyle

Roscoe Lee Browne

Clarence

Janet MacLachlan

Jeannie

Max Julien

Johnny Wells

Juanita Moore

Mama Wells

Dick Anthony Williams

Corbin

Michael Baseleon

Teddy

John Wesley

Larry

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Rick

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookbetrayalblaxploitation cinemarewardmodern day adaptationblack militantbetrayal by friendrevenge killing1960sdeath of best frienddrunkardmonetary rewardpolice informantcivil rights movementblack power