Where to Watch Paris Is Burning (1991)

Looking to watch 'Paris Is Burning' in the comfort of your own home? Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Jennie Livingston-directed movie via subscription can be a challenge, so we here at Moviefone want to do right by you.

Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Paris Is Burning' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'Paris Is Burning' right now, here are some finer points about the Off White Productions documentary flick.

Released March 13th, 1991, 'Paris Is Burning' stars Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent, Venus Xtravaganza, Dorian Corey The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 18 min, and received a user score of 80 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 500 knowledgeable users.

Interested in knowing what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City's African American and Latinx Harlem drag-ball scene. Made over seven years, PARIS IS BURNING offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion "houses," from fierce contests for trophies to house mothers offering sustenance in a world rampant with homophobia, transphobia, racism, AIDS, and poverty. Featuring legendary voguers, drag queens, and trans women — including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza."

'Paris Is Burning' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on HBO HBO Max, TCM, HBO HBO Max Amazon Channel, Fandango At Home, Apple TV, Criterion Channel, and TCM Amazon Channel .