How long is Hollywood Shuffle?

Hollywood Shuffle is 1 h 21 min long (81 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:21 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Hollywood Shuffle rated?

Hollywood Shuffle is rated R in the US.

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Hollywood Shuffle (1987) runs 1 h 21 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.5 from 105 TMDB members. Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled exploitation film "Jivetime Jimmy's Revenge." When Tinseltown Studios casts Taylor in the title role, he has a series of conflicted dreams satirizing African-American stereotypes in Hollywood, and must reconcile his career goals with his desire to remain a positive role model…

Runtime: 1 h 21 min — ends 9:21 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Comedy
Released: March 20, 1987
TMDB rating: 6.5 / 10 from 105 votes
Director: Robert Townsend
Starring: Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, Starletta DuPois
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: ScreenPix Apple TV channel (subscription), ScreenPix Amazon Channel (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Hollywood Shuffle?: Hollywood Shuffle is 1 h 21 min long (81 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:21 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Hollywood Shuffle rated?: Hollywood Shuffle is rated R in the US.
Is Hollywood Shuffle a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Hollywood Shuffle?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: ScreenPix Apple TV channel (subscription), ScreenPix Amazon Channel (subscription), The Roku Channel (free with ads), 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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