Salt of the Earth
At New Mexico's Empire Zinc mine, Mexican-American workers protest the unsafe work conditions and unequal wages compared to their Anglo counterparts. Ramon Quintero helps organize the strike, but he is shown to be a hypocrite by treating his pregnant wife, Esperanza, with a similar unfairness. When an injunction stops the men from protesting, however, the gender roles are reversed, and women find themselves on the picket lines while the men stay at home.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Brew, and YouTube TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video and FlixFling.
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Frequently asked questions about Salt of the Earth
Where can I watch Salt of the Earth in the United States?
Salt of the Earth is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Brew, and YouTube TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Salt of the Earth on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Salt of the Earth is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Brew, and YouTube TV.
Can I watch Salt of the Earth for free?
Salt of the Earth streams free with ads in the United States on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Fawesome, and Pluto TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Salt of the Earth?
Salt of the Earth scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Salt of the Earth?
Salt of the Earth stars Rosaura Revueltas, Juan Chacón, Will Geer, David Bauer, and Mervin Williams. Herbert J. Biberman is the director.
How long is Salt of the Earth?
Salt of the Earth runs 1h 34m (94 minutes).
When did Salt of the Earth come out?
Salt of the Earth was released on March 14, 1954.
Which studio made Salt of the Earth?
Salt of the Earth was produced by Independent Production Company (IPC) in the United States.
What languages is Salt of the Earth in?
Salt of the Earth is in English and Spanish, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.