Ill Gotten Gains (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1997, Ill Gotten Gains is a drama film directed by Joel B. Marsden, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. WEST AFRICA 1869 - Slave trade is illegal. There is a revolt on a slave ship - twenty four men fight for their lives. Out-gunned, the revolt fails but a second uprising is planned.
Who’s in it. Ill Gotten Gains stars Djimon Hounsou as Fyah, Akosua Busia as Fey, Smalls as Slave #4 and De'Aundre Bonds as Pop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Ill Gotten Gains has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ill Gotten Gains page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ill Gotten Gains tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ill Gotten Gains (1997)?
- In US, Ill Gotten Gains is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ill Gotten Gains worth watching?
- Ill Gotten Gains holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ill Gotten Gains?
- Ill Gotten Gains stars Djimon Hounsou, Akosua Busia, Smalls, De'Aundre Bonds and Eartha Kitt.
- When was Ill Gotten Gains released?
- Ill Gotten Gains was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.