Notorious (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2009, Notorious is a drama, music and history film directed by George Tillman, Jr., running about 122 minutes. “No dream is too B.I.G.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream."
Who’s in it. Notorious stars Jamal Woolard as Christopher 'Biggie' Wallace, Derek Luke as Sean 'Puffy' Combs, Naturi Naughton as Lil' Kim and Anthony Mackie as Tupac "2Pac" Shakur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Notorious has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $43.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Starz and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Notorious page.
If you liked it. Fans of Notorious tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Notorious (2009)?
- In US, Notorious is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, 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 Notorious worth watching?
- Notorious holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Notorious?
- Notorious stars Jamal Woolard, Derek Luke, Naturi Naughton, Anthony Mackie and Antonique Smith.
- When was Notorious released?
- Notorious was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.