The Banker (2020)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,081 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2020-03-06
Runtime: 120 minutes
Where to watch The Banker
- Stream: Apple TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In the 1960s, two entrepreneurs hatch an ingenious business plan to fight for housing integration—and equal access to the American Dream.
The Banker parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Banker is a PG-13 drama based on the true story of two Black entrepreneurs fighting racism to gain access to banking and housing opportunities in the 1960s.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Depicts racism and discrimination in the 1960s banking industry without graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Anthony Mackie as Bernard Garrett
- Samuel L. Jackson as Joe Morris
- Nicholas Hoult as Matt Steiner
- Nia Long as Eunice Garrett
- Scott Johnson as Robert Florance, Jr.
- Jessie T. Usher as Tony Jackson
- Colm Meaney as Patrick Barker
- Paul Ben-Victor as Donald Silverthorne
- James DuMont as Senator McClellan
- Taylor Black as Susie
The Banker FAQ
Is The Banker good?
The Banker has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,081 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Banker?
In the US you can stream The Banker on Apple TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Banker OK for kids?
The Banker is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Banker is a PG-13 drama based on the true story of two Black entrepreneurs fighting racism to gain access to banking and housing opportunities in the 1960s.
What movies are like The Banker?
If you liked The Banker, try The Hurricane, 42, To Kill a Mockingbird and Selma.