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Pootie Tang

2001·Movie
1h 21min·PG-13

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder5
  • Wholesome4

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and absurdist humor

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Pop culture

  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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About

Too cool for words.

Pootie Tang, the musician/actor/folk hero of the ghetto, is chronicled from his early childhood to his battles against the evil Corporate America, who try to steal his magic belt and make him sell out by endorsing addictive products to his people. Pootie must learn to find himself and defeat the evil corporation for all the young Black children of America, supatime.
Satirical ComedyBlaxploitation ParodyPop Culture SatireAbsurdist HumorPhysical ComedyCult FilmEccentric CharactersSocial CommentaryCamp & Irony

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Pootie Tang

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Where can I stream Pootie Tang legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Pootie Tang worth watching?

43
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 31). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pootie Tang rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Pootie Tang?

1 h 21 min

Pootie Tang runs 1 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pootie Tang?

Critics29
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Pootie Tang higher (61) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Pootie Tang a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 47% of its budget.

What language is Pootie Tang in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Pootie Tang?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pootie Tang in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Pootie Tang use?

Destination DefenestrationMooksThose Two GuysAffectionate ParodyLeaving You to Find MyselfShotgun WeddingThe UnintelligibleDouble Standard: Rape, Female on MaleBreaking the Fourth WallFirst-Person Peripheral NarratorChivalrous PervertOh, Crap!and 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for Pootie Tang, including Destination Defenestration, Mooks, Those Two Guys.