Chi-Raq (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2015, Chi-Raq is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Spike Lee, running about 127 minutes. “No peace. No piece.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.
Who’s in it. Chi-Raq stars Nick Cannon as Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree, Teyonah Parris as Lysistrata, Wesley Snipes as Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews and Angela Bassett as Miss Helen Worthy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Chi-Raq has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chi-Raq page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chi-Raq tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chi-Raq (2015)?
- In US, Chi-Raq is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chi-Raq worth watching?
- Chi-Raq holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Chi-Raq?
- Chi-Raq stars Nick Cannon, Teyonah Parris, Wesley Snipes, Angela Bassett and Samuel L. Jackson.
- When was Chi-Raq released?
- Chi-Raq was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.