Rhythm & Blues (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2000, Rhythm & Blues is a comedy film directed by Stephen Lennhoff, running about 98 minutes. “A Comedy About Love, Murder, Etiquette, Male Escorts and Puppets.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John (Paul Blackthorne), lonely and living in London, unexpectedly meets outlandish druggie skinhead Byron (Ian Henderson), and suddenly, John's life turns to wacky. When Byron takes him to Boys Galore, a gay escort agency, John is introduced to wealthy American Bad Daddy (Angus MacInnes), who hires John on the spot. But the hovering presence of a strange and sinister Ripper, another rent boy, threatens derail the evening of fun in this gay thriller comedy.
Who’s in it. Rhythm & Blues stars Angus MacInnes as Bad Daddy, Ian Henderson as Byron, Paul Blackthorne as John and Philippe Sartori as Jean-Claude / JC.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Rhythm & Blues has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rhythm & Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rhythm & Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rhythm & Blues (2000)?
- In US, Rhythm & Blues is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rhythm & Blues worth watching?
- Rhythm & Blues holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rhythm & Blues?
- Rhythm & Blues stars Angus MacInnes, Ian Henderson, Paul Blackthorne and Philippe Sartori.
- When was Rhythm & Blues released?
- Rhythm & Blues was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.