Boogie (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2021, Boogie is a comedy and drama film directed by Eddie Huang, running about 89 minutes. “Shoot your shot.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alfred “Boogie” Chin is a basketball phenom living in Queens, New York, who dreams of one day playing in the NBA. While his parents pressure him to focus on earning a scholarship to an elite college, Boogie must find a way to navigate a new girlfriend, high school, on-court rivals and the burden of expectation.
Who’s in it. Boogie stars Taylor Takahashi as Alfred 'Boogie' Chin, Taylour Paige as Eleanor, Pamelyn Chee as Mrs. Chin and Mike Moh as Melvin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Boogie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and Peacock Premium Plus 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 Boogie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boogie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boogie (2021)?
- In US, Boogie is available to stream on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and Peacock Premium Plus, 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 Boogie worth watching?
- Boogie holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Boogie?
- Boogie stars Taylor Takahashi, Taylour Paige, Pamelyn Chee, Mike Moh and Jorge Lendeborg Jr..
- When was Boogie released?
- Boogie was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.