Bamboozled (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2000, Bamboozled is a comedy and drama film directed by Spike Lee, running about 136 minutes. “Starring the great negroe actors” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. TV producer Pierre Delacroix becomes frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea. Hoping to get fired, Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of: a 21st century minstrel show. The network not only airs it, but it becomes a smash hit.
Who’s in it. Bamboozled stars Damon Wayans as Pierre Delacroix, Savion Glover as Manray / Mantan, Jada Pinkett Smith as Sloan Hopkins and Tommy Davidson as Womack / Sleep'n Eat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Bamboozled has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bamboozled page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bamboozled tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bamboozled (2000)?
- In US, Bamboozled is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bamboozled worth watching?
- Bamboozled holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Bamboozled?
- Bamboozled stars Damon Wayans, Savion Glover, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tommy Davidson and Michael Rapaport.
- When was Bamboozled released?
- Bamboozled was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.