Gridlock'd (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1997, Gridlock'd is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall, running about 91 minutes. “Life is a traffic jam.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a friend overdoses, Spoon and Stretch decide to kick their drug habits and attempt to enroll in a government detox program. Their efforts are hampered by seemingly endless red tape, as they are shuffled from one office to another while being chased by drug dealers and the police.
Who’s in it. Gridlock'd stars Tupac Shakur as Ezekiel 'Spoon' Whitmore, Tim Roth as Alexander 'Stretch' Rawland, Thandiwe Newton as Barbara 'Cookie' Cook and Charles Fleischer as Mr. Woodson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Gridlock'd has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Gridlock'd page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gridlock'd tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gridlock'd (1997)?
- In US, Gridlock'd is available to 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 Gridlock'd worth watching?
- Gridlock'd holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gridlock'd?
- Gridlock'd stars Tupac Shakur, Tim Roth, Thandiwe Newton, Charles Fleischer and Howard Hesseman.
- When was Gridlock'd released?
- Gridlock'd was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.