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Coonskin

1975Movie1 h 24 minR

AnimationDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–79%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–79%

Summary

A multi-layered satire of race relations in America. Live-action sequences of a prison break bracket the animated tale of Brother Rabbit, Brother Bear, and Preacher Fox, who rise to the top of the crime ranks in Harlem by going up against a con-man, a racist cop, and the Mafia.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Ralph Bakshi
Written by
Ralph Bakshi
Produced by
Albert S. Ruddy
Music by
Chico Hamilton

Everyone

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Facts

August 20, 1975 · 1 h 24 min · R

Released
August 20, 1975
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Animation, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Advertised Extra, Framing Device, White Dude, Black Dude +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Coonskin?"

Questions about Coonskin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Coonskin?

PhiloKanopyHooplaFandorCineverseMidnight PulpXumo Play

In the United States, Coonskin streams on Philo, Fandor, Midnight Pulp, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Coonskin worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.4).

Will Coonskin make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and dark humor (9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Coonskin?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Coonskin use?

Advertised ExtraFraming DeviceWhite Dude, Black DudeWhere da White Women At?Preacher ManBlackfaceMy Country 'Tis of Thee That I StingMale Frontal NudityThe Ugly Guy's Hot DaughterThe MafiaDepraved HomosexualBottomless Magazinesand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Advertised Extra, Framing Device, and White Dude, Black Dude.