Which Way Is Up? (1977)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Which Way Is Up?
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
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What is Which Way Is Up? about?
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. Which Way Is Up? is a Comedy movie, released on 1977-11-04, runtime 94 minutes.
Is Which Way Is Up? worth watching?
TMDB users rate Which Way Is Up? 5.7 out of 10 from 41 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Which Way Is Up??
In the United Kingdom, Which Way Is Up? is free to watch on YouTube Free and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Michael Schultz
Cast
- Richard Pryor as Leroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas
- Lonette McKee as Vanetta
- Margaret Avery as Annie Mae
- Morgan Woodward as Mr. Mann
- Marilyn Coleman as Sister Sarah Thomas
- Joe Turkel as Harry Boatwright
- Kathy Cronkite as Photographer
- Diane Rodriguez as Estrella Reyes
- Ernesto Hernández as Jose Reyes
- Gloria Edwards as Janelle
- Bebe Drake as Thelma
- DeWayne Jessie as Sugar
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Sources
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