Rappin' (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1985, Rappin' is a drama, family and music film directed by Joel Silberg, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. An ex-con and break-dancer helps save a neighborhood from a greedy developer while trying to win a rap contest.
Who’s in it. Rappin' stars Mario Van Peebles as John, Eriq La Salle as Ice, Melvin Plowden as Fats and Richie Abanes as Richie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Rappin' has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rappin' page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rappin' tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rappin' (1985)?
- In US, Rappin' is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rappin' worth watching?
- Rappin' holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rappin'?
- Rappin' stars Mario Van Peebles, Eriq La Salle, Melvin Plowden, Richie Abanes and Kadeem Hardison.
- When was Rappin' released?
- Rappin' was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.