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Belly

1998·Movie
1h 36min·R
IMDb6.2Metacritic36–Rotten Tomatoes29%87%

Where to watch

PrimeThe RokuAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsStarzMovieSphere+

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What's your score?

Your score

Belly fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, class and money, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Money, power, respect... but who's got your back?

Tommy Bundy and Sincere are best friends as well as infamous and ruthless criminals and shot-callers in the hood. Respected by many but feared by all. As the police are closing in on them and new players are looking for a come up, will their reign last?
Urban Crime DramaGangster LifeHip-Hop CultureInner City ViolenceFriendship & BetrayalStreet HustleAmbition & PowerSocial Commentary90s Aesthetic

Crew

Directed by:
Hype Williams, Angi Bones, Andrea Greer
Written by:
Nas, Hype Williams, Hype Williams
Produced by:
Avram Butch Kaplan, Hype Williams, Robert Salerno
Composed by:
David Acord, Tod A. Maitland, Bobby Johanson

Sequels and Prequels

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Media

Questions about Belly

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Belly legally?

PrimeThe RokuAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsStarzMovieSphere+HowdyAmazon MX Player

Belly is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Belly worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Belly rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Belly?

1 h 36 min

Belly runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Belly?

Critics33
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate Belly higher (75) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Belly a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$10 million

Yes. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What language is Belly in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Belly?

30ARATAUBEBRCACHCLCOCZDEDKESFI+16

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Belly in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Belly use?

Troubling Unchildlike BehaviorEvil Is CoolHood FilmRoaring Rampage of RevengeBig ApplesauceAge-Gap RomanceOnly in It for the MoneyForeshadowingGeneric Ethnic Crime GangDeal with the DevilBoom, Headshot!Only Sane Manand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 storytelling tropes for Belly, including Troubling Unchildlike Behavior, Evil Is Cool, Hood Film.