Roxanne Roxanne (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2017, Roxanne Roxanne is a drama film directed by Michael Larnell, running about 98 minutes. “Life is a battle.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The most feared battle emcee in the early 1980s in Queens, New York, was a fierce teenager from the Queensbridge projects. At the age of 14, Roxanne Shanté was well on her way to becoming a hip-hop legend, as she hustled to provide for her family while defending herself from the dangers of the street.
Who’s in it. Roxanne Roxanne stars Chanté Adams as Roxanne Shanté, Mahershala Ali as Cross, Nia Long as Ms. Peggy and Elvis Nolasco as Ray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Roxanne Roxanne has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roxanne Roxanne page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roxanne Roxanne tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roxanne Roxanne (2017)?
- In US, Roxanne Roxanne is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Roxanne Roxanne worth watching?
- Roxanne Roxanne holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roxanne Roxanne?
- Roxanne Roxanne stars Chanté Adams, Mahershala Ali, Nia Long, Elvis Nolasco and Shenell Edmonds.
- When was Roxanne Roxanne released?
- Roxanne Roxanne was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.