I Got the Hook-Up (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1998, I Got the Hook-Up is an action and comedy film directed by Michael Martin, running about 93 minutes. “A truckload of cell phones... turns into a boatload of cash!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two broke buddies feel lucky when they come upon a truckload of cellular phones and begin selling them out of the back of their van. Trouble arises though, when the phones develop faults. The two friends then not only have to deal with unsatisfied customers but also the FBI.
Who’s in it. I Got the Hook-Up stars Master P as Black, Master P as Black, Anthony Johnson as Blue and Gretchen Palmer as Sweet Lorraine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, I Got the Hook-Up has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 I Got the Hook-Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Got the Hook-Up tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Got the Hook-Up (1998)?
- In US, I Got the Hook-Up is available to 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 I Got the Hook-Up worth watching?
- I Got the Hook-Up holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Got the Hook-Up?
- I Got the Hook-Up stars Master P, Master P, Anthony Johnson, Gretchen Palmer and Ice Cube.
- When was I Got the Hook-Up released?
- I Got the Hook-Up was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.