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Movie · 2019 · 82 min

Strive (2019)

“A teenager from the projects in Harlem aims to get into Yale, but must push against the world holding her back.”

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Strive is a 2019 movie (Drama). Strive was directed by Robert Rippberger. Strive runs 82 minutes. In United States, you can watch Strive on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Aspire TV Amazon Channel, Demand Africa Amazon Channel, The CW and Hoopla.

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📍 United States

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Streaming services that carry Strive, and the countries where you can watch it:

Plex 129 countries 📍

Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Barbados, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Canada, Switzerland, Côte d’Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cape Verde, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Ecuador, Estonia, Spain, Finland, Fiji, France, United Kingdom, French Guiana, Guernsey, Ghana, Gibraltar, Equatorial Guinea, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hong Kong SAR China, Honduras, Croatia, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, India, Iraq, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, St. Lucia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Libya, Morocco, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, North Macedonia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Malawi, Mexico, Malaysia, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Peru, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Palestinian Territories, Portugal, Paraguay, Romania, Serbia, Seychelles, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Senegal, El Salvador, Turks & Caicos Islands, Chad, Thailand, Tunisia, Trinidad & Tobago, Taiwan, Tanzania, Ukraine, Uganda, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, Kosovo, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Runtime 17 countries

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, El Salvador, Uruguay, Venezuela

Plex Channel 11 countries 📍

Belgium, Brazil, Switzerland, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, France, India, Netherlands, Peru, United States

Tubi TV 4 countries 📍

Australia, Canada, Mexico, United States

Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads 3 countries 📍

United Kingdom, Guernsey, United States

Amazon MX Player 3 countries 📍

United Kingdom, Guernsey, United States

Hoopla 2 countries 📍

Canada, United States

Amazon Prime Video 2 countries 📍

United Kingdom, United States

Amazon Prime Video with Ads 2 countries 📍

United Kingdom, United States

Amazon Prime Video 1 countries

Guernsey

Plot

Kalani (Joi Campbell), is a teenager living in Harlem with her older brother Jacob, and her younger sister, Bebe, while her mother struggles to make ends meet. Her college counselor Mr. Rose (Danny Glover) sees great promise in her educational future. As Kalani's siblings get caught in a myriad of hardships, Kalani teeters on the brink of ruin as she struggles to keep both her family and her dream intact. Strive reminds us that hard work, optimism, and perseverance, in the face of overwhelming adversity, is the essence of what it is to be American.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Strive?

In United States, you can watch Strive on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Aspire TV Amazon Channel, Demand Africa Amazon Channel, The CW and Hoopla.

Who stars in Strive?

The main cast of Strive includes Danny Glover, Tony D. Head, Nicole Ehinger, Scarlett Sperduto and Leopold Manswell.

Who directed Strive?

Strive was directed by Robert Rippberger.

When was Strive released?

Strive was released on May 19, 2019.

How long is Strive?

Strive runs 82 minutes.

What should I watch if I liked Strive?

If you enjoyed Strive, try The Short History of the Long Road, Brotherly Love, What Maisie Knew and Skin.

Is Strive on Plex?

Yes. In United States, Strive is available on Plex.

Is Strive on Runtime?

Not in United States right now. Strive is on Runtime in: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Guatemala (+9).

Is Strive on Plex Channel?

Yes. In United States, Strive is available on Plex Channel.

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Updated: October 27, 2026 ·