Coonskin (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1975, Coonskin is a comedy, drama, crime and animation film directed by Ralph Bakshi, running about 83 minutes. “This is it Folks!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brother Rabbit, Brother Bear, and Preacher Fox rise to the top of the crime ranks in Harlem by going up against a con-man, a racist cop, and the Mafia.
Who’s in it. Coonskin stars Philip Michael Thomas as Randy / Brother Rabbit (voice), Barry White as Sampson / Brother Bear (voice), Charles Gordone as Preacherman / Preacher Fox (voice) and Scatman Crothers as Pappy / Old Man Bone (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Coonskin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coonskin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coonskin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coonskin (1975)?
- In US, Coonskin is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor, 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 Coonskin worth watching?
- Coonskin holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Coonskin?
- Coonskin stars Philip Michael Thomas, Barry White, Charles Gordone, Scatman Crothers and Danny Rees.
- When was Coonskin released?
- Coonskin was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.