Drop Squad (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 2.8

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Released in 1994, Drop Squad is a comedy and drama film directed by David C. Johnson, running about 86 minutes. “Come back, brother.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Controversial film about an underground organization that kidnaps and 'deprograms' African Americans who sell out or deny their cultural heritage. Spike Lee is the Executive Producer.

Who’s in it. Drop Squad stars Eriq La Salle as Bruford Jamison Jr, Vondie Curtis-Hall as Rocky Seavers, Ving Rhames as Garvey and Kasi Lemmons as June Vanderpool, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Drop Squad has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Drop Squad page.

If you liked it. Fans of Drop Squad tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Drop Squad (1994)?
In US, Drop Squad is available to 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 Drop Squad worth watching?
Drop Squad holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Drop Squad?
Drop Squad stars Eriq La Salle, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Ving Rhames, Kasi Lemmons and Leonard L. Thomas.
When was Drop Squad released?
Drop Squad was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.