Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2006, Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness is a comedy, family, animation and tv movie film directed by Shawn Wayans, running about 45 minutes. “How you gonna holla at some shorty with some knockoff sneaks?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When D-Roc sees a pair of expensive sneakers called Air Jareds, he wants his mother to buy them to wear at school in order to look cool. His mother purchases a cheaper priced pair of Air Johnsons instead. Afraid of looking bad to his crew, D-Roc asks Soo-Young to make Air Jareds out of Air Johnsons and when they work out well, they realize they can make money by converting the shoes. Their plan to make money eventually goes wary and D-Roc is taught a lesson about being himself.

Who’s in it. Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness stars George O. Gore II as D-Roc (voice), Countess Vaughn as Dee Dee (voice), Michael Rapaport as DJ (voice) and Heather McDonald as Gwenny (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness page.

If you liked it. Fans of Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness (2006)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness worth watching?
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, animation and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness?
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness stars George O. Gore II, Countess Vaughn, Michael Rapaport, Heather McDonald and Aries Spears.
When was Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness released?
Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.