Hype Nation (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2014, Hype Nation is a drama and music film directed by Alan Calzatti, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Ryan and Kevin and their crew from Los Angeles are hired by U.S. Interpol to be matched up against the notorious Gambler Crew from South Korea, known to the b-boy world as the best of the best. Their mission is to gather information about Tony Kai, an "ex yakuza" member who controls the Asian underworld in the United States. Tony Kai is in South Korea planning a worldwide monopoly on drugs, sex, and gambling. Ryan and Kevin struggle as they go deeper into the Asian underworld. Ryan falls for a beautiful Korean girl named Esther who happens to be the sister of "Kicker", the leader of the mafia-run Gamblers crew. Their love is put to the test as the rivalry between the two crews escalate. As reality sets in, the crew from LA is no match against the world champion Gamblers crew in the Mach 1 competition. Ryan, Kevin and the crew go into hiding where they meet an underground b-boy legend...
Who’s in it. Hype Nation stars J-Boog, Jay Park, Park No-sik and Lil' Fizz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Hype Nation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hype Nation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hype Nation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hype Nation (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hype Nation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hype Nation worth watching?
- Hype Nation holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hype Nation?
- Hype Nation stars J-Boog, Jay Park, Park No-sik, Lil' Fizz and Daniel Shin.
- When was Hype Nation released?
- Hype Nation was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.