Hollywood Shuffle (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1987, Hollywood Shuffle is a comedy film directed by Robert Townsend, running about 82 minutes. “Bobby Taylor was on his way to becoming a star, when a funny thing happened...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled exploitation film "Jivetime Jimmy's Revenge." When Tinseltown Studios casts Taylor in the title role, he has a series of conflicted dreams satirizing African-American stereotypes in Hollywood, and must reconcile his career goals with his desire to remain a positive role model for his little brother.
Who’s in it. Hollywood Shuffle stars Robert Townsend as Bobby Taylor, Craigus R. Johnson as Stevie Taylor, Helen Martin as Bobby's Grandmother and Starletta DuPois as Bobby's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Hollywood Shuffle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hollywood Shuffle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hollywood Shuffle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hollywood Shuffle (1987)?
- In US, Hollywood Shuffle is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hollywood Shuffle worth watching?
- Hollywood Shuffle holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hollywood Shuffle?
- Hollywood Shuffle stars Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, Starletta DuPois and Keenen Ivory Wayans.
- When was Hollywood Shuffle released?
- Hollywood Shuffle was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.