Hoodlum (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1997, Hoodlum is a drama and crime film directed by Bill Duke, running about 130 minutes. “Power is measured in enemies.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1934, the second most lucrative business in New York City was running 'the numbers'. When Madam Queen—the powerful woman who runs the scam in Harlem—is arrested, Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson takes over the business and must resist an invasion from a merciless mobster.
Who’s in it. Hoodlum stars Laurence Fishburne as Bumpy Johnson, Tim Roth as Dutch Schultz, Vanessa Williams as Francine Hughes and Andy García as Lucky Luciano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Hoodlum has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $23.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and 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 Hoodlum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hoodlum tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hoodlum (1997)?
- In US, Hoodlum is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and 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 Hoodlum worth watching?
- Hoodlum holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hoodlum?
- Hoodlum stars Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams, Andy García and Cicely Tyson.
- When was Hoodlum released?
- Hoodlum was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.