Summary
Russell Walker is a young, successful manager of rap performers, handling acts for the Krush Groove label, including Run-DMC and The Fat Boys. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell needs more money to press more copies, he borrows it from a street hustler and soon regrets his decision.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences like it more than critics (+33)
Critics 40Audiences 73GoodWatch 46
Box office
3.7×its budget
- Budget
- $3 M
- Worldwide
- $11 M
Worldwide it earned $8 M more than it cost.
Running time
1 h 37 min
A typical length for comedies
typical 10097Half of all comedies run 91–111 min.
Reach
Streams in 2 countries, rent or buy in 48 more
Released
1985
October 25, 1985
41 years ago
Genres
ComedyDramaMusicLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- RUnited States
Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityMild
- Dark themesLittle or none
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids.
54 people
Blair UnderwoodRussell Walker
Joseph SimmonsJoseph Simmons
Darryl 'DMC' McDanielsDMC
Sheila E.Sheila E.
Kurtis BlowKurtis Blow
LL Cool JLL Cool J
Rick RubinRick
Damon WimbleyThe Fat Boys
Mark MoralesThe Fat Boys
Darren RobinsonThe Fat Boys
Chris RockPerson Standing Next to Club Phone During Fight (uncredited)
Coati MundiRecord Shop Owner (uncredited)- RBRicky BellSelf (New Edition)
Michael BivinsSelf (NEw Edition)
Bobby BrownSelf (New Edition)
Ronnie DeVoeSelf (New Edition)
Ralph E. TresvantSelf (New Edition)
LisaGay HamiltonAisha- DSDaniel SimmonsReverend Walker
Russell SimmonsCrocket- CSCharles StettlerTerri Beiker
Adam HorovitzSelf (Beastie Boys)
Adam YauchSelf (Beastie Boys)
Michael DiamondSelf (Beastie Boys)
Directing · 5
- Michael Schultz Director, Producer
- Larry Lerner Second Second Assistant Director
- Joseph Ray Second Assistant Director
- Dwight Williams First Assistant Director, Associate Producer
- Michea Caye Second Second Assistant Director
Writing · 1
- Ralph Farquhar Writer
Production · 11
- Robert O. Kaplan Executive Producer
- George Jackson Executive Producer
- Doug McHenry Producer
- Pat Golden Casting
- Lauren Jones Associate Producer
- Russell Simmons Co-Producer
Camera · 1
- Ernest R. Dickerson Director of Photography
Editing · 2
- Jerry Bixman Editor
- Conrad M. Gonzalez Editor
Sound · 7
- Mel Metcalfe Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Jerome R. Vitucci Boom Operator
- David J. Hudson Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Lawrence Loewinger Sound Mixer
- Terry Porter Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Tom Ruff ADR Mixer
Art · 13
- Mischa Petrow Production Design
- Joan Brockschmidt Props
- Kristin McNiff Assistant Production Design
- Charles Cecil Standby Carpenter
- Lynn Tonnessen Set Dresser
- Allen Stillman Shop Electric
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Dianne Finn-Chapman Costume Design
- Aaron F. Quarles Hairstylist, Makeup Artist
- James Hajdukiewicz Makeup Artist, Hairstylist
Other crew · 2
- David Moon Scenic Artist
- John Orland Post Production Supervisor
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