Woo (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1998, Woo is a comedy and romance film directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer, running about 84 minutes. “It's Woo's world.. we're just living in it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Woo is a woman in control of her world. She is smart, self-confident, sophisticated and snarky. And she doesn't have any trouble attracting members of the opposite sex. But for some reason no one ever sticks around. Woo meets Tim, a paralegal who is her complete opposite. They shouldn't click. However, Woo and Tim begin to bond when a series of weird and stressful calamities hits them while they are on their first date.
Who’s in it. Woo stars Jada Pinkett Smith as Woo, Tommy Davidson as Tim, Duane Martin as Frankie and Michael Ralph as Romaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Woo has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel 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 Woo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Woo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Woo (1998)?
- In US, Woo is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, 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 Woo worth watching?
- Woo holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Woo?
- Woo stars Jada Pinkett Smith, Tommy Davidson, Duane Martin, Michael Ralph and Darrel Heath.
- When was Woo released?
- Woo was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.