Strictly Business (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 1991, Strictly Business is a comedy and romance film directed by Kevin Hooks, running about 84 minutes. “A comedy about a kid who goes from the mailroom to the boardroom by improving relations between a mover & a shaker.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Waymon has a great job in real estate and a promising future, but he's also trapped in a loveless longterm relationship. He meets Natalie, a beautiful club-hopping hipster, and quickly falls in love. Realizing he's just not cool enough to attract her on his own, he seeks the help of his friend Bobby, a free-spirited smooth talker who works in the mail room at Waymon's firm and utilizes the predicament as leverage to advance in the company.
Who’s in it. Strictly Business stars Joseph C. Phillips as Waymon, Halle Berry as Natalie, Tommy Davidson as Bobby and Anne-Marie Johnson as Diedre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Strictly Business has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strictly Business page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strictly Business tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strictly Business (1991)?
- In US, Strictly Business is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Strictly Business worth watching?
- Strictly Business holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strictly Business?
- Strictly Business stars Joseph C. Phillips, Halle Berry, Tommy Davidson, Anne-Marie Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson.
- When was Strictly Business released?
- Strictly Business was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.
