Pootie Tang (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2001, Pootie Tang is an action and comedy film directed by Louis C.K., running about 81 minutes. “Too cool for words.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pootie Tang, the musician/actor/folk hero of the ghetto, is chronicled from his early childhood to his battles against the evil Corporate America, who try to steal his magic belt and make him sell out by endorsing addictive products to his people. Pootie must learn to find himself and defeat the evil corporation for all the young black children of America, supatime.
Who’s in it. Pootie Tang stars Jennifer Coolidge as Ireenie, Lance Crouther as Pootie Tang, J.B. Smoove as Trucky and Reg E. Cathey as Dirty Dee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Pootie Tang has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pootie Tang page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pootie Tang tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pootie Tang (2001)?
- In US, Pootie Tang is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pootie Tang worth watching?
- Pootie Tang holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pootie Tang?
- Pootie Tang stars Jennifer Coolidge, Lance Crouther, J.B. Smoove, Reg E. Cathey and Robert Vaughn.
- When was Pootie Tang released?
- Pootie Tang was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.