Foolish (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1999, Foolish is a comedy and drama film directed by Dave Meyers, running about 84 minutes. “This big mouth is ready for the big time” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 'Foolish' Waise is a talented comedian with a hard-edge trying to make it in the comedy clubs in LA while his brother is a hard-nosed gangster trying to make it on the streets. With all the competition they face in their chosen "professions," their biggest battle is with each other over the love of a pretty girl.
Who’s in it. Foolish stars Master P as Quentin 'Fifty Dollah' Waise, Eddie Griffin as Miles 'Foolish' Waise, Master P as Quentin 'Fifty Dollah' Waise and Amie Petersen as Desiree, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Foolish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Foolish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Foolish tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Foolish (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Foolish change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Foolish worth watching?
- Foolish holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Foolish?
- Foolish stars Master P, Eddie Griffin, Master P, Amie Petersen and Frank Sivero.
- When was Foolish released?
- Foolish was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.