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Boss Nigger

1975Movie1 h 33 minPG

67
GoodGoodWatch score

A violent, thrilling western movie about history and society.

Good for friends night · party vibe · drop-in friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, scares or comfort.

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Story

White Man's Town... Black Man's Law!

Two black bounty hunters ride into a small town out West in pursuit of an outlaw. They discover that the town has no sheriff, and soon take over that position, much against the will of the mostly white townsfolk.

Feels like

  • Blaxploitation Western
  • Racial Power Dynamics
  • Violent Justice
  • Exploitation Cinema
  • Darkly Humorous
  • Outlaw Justice
  • Social Commentary
  • Revisionist History

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Jack Arnold
Written by
Fred Williamson
Music by
Leon Moore

Everyone

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Facts

August 17, 1975 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
August 17, 1975
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Western, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Sidekick, Ms. Fanservice, Expository Theme Tune +9

  • Sidekick
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Expository Theme Tune
  • Refuge in Audacity
  • Xanatos Gambit
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Death of a Child
  • Non-Fatal Explosions
  • Improbable Aiming Skills
  • Big Bad
  • Cliffhanger
  • And This Is for...

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Boss Nigger?"

Questions about Boss Nigger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Boss Nigger worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Boss Nigger okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will Boss Nigger make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly dark humor (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).