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Pinky

The poignant story of a girl who fell hopelessly in love!

7.1(50)19491h 42m
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Where to watch Pinky in Canada

Pinky is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 5 June 2026.

About Pinky

Pinky is a 1949 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Elia Kazan, starring Jeanne Crain, Ethel Barrymore and Ethel Waters. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 50 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Pinky in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Overview

Pinky, a light skinned black woman, returns to her grandmother's house in the South after graduating from a Northern nursing school. Pinky tells her grandmother that she has been "passing" for white while at school in the North. In addition, she has fallen in love with a young white doctor, who knows nothing about her black heritage.

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Themes & keywords

loveracismwillnursingold southpassing for white

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Pinky in Canada?+

In Canada, Pinky is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Pinky on Netflix?+

Pinky is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Pinky?+

Pinky has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Pinky?+

Pinky stars Jeanne Crain, Ethel Barrymore, Ethel Waters, William Lundigan and Basil Ruysdael.

When did Pinky come out?+

Pinky is a 1949 movie directed by Elia Kazan.

What genre is Pinky?+

Pinky is Drama film.

Who directed Pinky?+

Pinky was directed by Elia Kazan.

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