3 Strikes (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2000, 3 Strikes is an action, comedy and romance film directed by DJ Pooh, running about 82 minutes. “the few, the proud, the paroled.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brian Hooks plays a character who is just released from jail. And the state adopts a "3 strikes" rule for felons that involves serious penalties. Hooks has 2 strikes, and wants to change his life for the better. When a friend picks him up, they are pulled over, and his friend shoots at police officers, and Hooks escapes. Now Hooks, a wanted man, must clear his name of having nothing to do with the shooting.
Who’s in it. 3 Strikes stars Brian Hooks as Rob Douglas, N'Bushe Wright as Juanita Johnson, Faizon Love as Tone and E-40 as Mike (as E40), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, 3 Strikes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 3 Strikes page.
If you liked it. Fans of 3 Strikes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 3 Strikes (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 3 Strikes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 3 Strikes worth watching?
- 3 Strikes holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 3 Strikes?
- 3 Strikes stars Brian Hooks, N'Bushe Wright, Faizon Love, E-40 and Starletta DuPois.
- When was 3 Strikes released?
- 3 Strikes was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.