B.A.P.S. (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1997, B.A.P.S. is a comedy film directed by Robert Townsend, running about 90 minutes. “These Pretty Women... Are Clueless!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two clueless homegirls move to L.A. to become dancers, but instead find themselves scamming a dying millionaire to eventually become B*A*P*S (Black American Princesses).
Who’s in it. B.A.P.S. stars Halle Berry as Nisi, Martin Landau as Mr. Donald Blakemore, Ian Richardson as Manley and Natalie Desselle-Reid as Mickey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, B.A.P.S. has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch B.A.P.S. page.
If you liked it. Fans of B.A.P.S. tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch B.A.P.S. (1997)?
- In US, B.A.P.S. is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is B.A.P.S. worth watching?
- B.A.P.S. holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in B.A.P.S.?
- B.A.P.S. stars Halle Berry, Martin Landau, Ian Richardson, Natalie Desselle-Reid and Troy Byer.