Where to watch Hoodlum (1997) tonight
Hoodlum (1997) runs 2 h 10 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.5 from 269 TMDB members. In 1934, the second most lucrative business in New York City was running 'the numbers'. When Madam Queen—the powerful woman who runs the scam in Harlem—is arrested, Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson takes over the business and must resist an invasion from a merciless mobster.
- Runtime
- 2 h 10 min — ends 10:10 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Released
- August 27, 1997
- TMDB rating
- 6.5 / 10 from 269 votes
- Director
- Bill Duke
- Starring
- Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams, Andy Garcia
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), MGM+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Philo (subscription), MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Hoodlum?
- Hoodlum is 2 h 10 min long (130 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:10 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Hoodlum rated?
- Hoodlum is rated R in the US.
- Is Hoodlum a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Hoodlum?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), MGM+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Philo (subscription), MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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