Fakin' Da Funk (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1997, Fakin' Da Funk is a comedy film directed by Timothy A. Chey, running about 89 minutes. “Finding your roots in the hood ain't easy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chinese kid Julian, who was adopted by the black family of Joe and Annabelle Lee and Asian exchange student May-Ling, who is housed with a black family, are trying to adapt to their mostly black neighbourhood of South Central.
Who’s in it. Fakin' Da Funk stars Tatyana Ali as Karyn, Margaret Cho as May-Ling, Dante Basco as Julian Lee and Ernie Hudson as Joe Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Fakin' Da Funk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fakin' Da Funk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fakin' Da Funk tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fakin' Da Funk (1997)?
- In US, Fakin' Da Funk is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fakin' Da Funk worth watching?
- Fakin' Da Funk holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fakin' Da Funk?
- Fakin' Da Funk stars Tatyana Ali, Margaret Cho, Dante Basco, Ernie Hudson and Duane Martin.
- When was Fakin' Da Funk released?
- Fakin' Da Funk was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.