Harlem Nights (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1989, Harlem Nights is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Eddie Murphy, running about 116 minutes. “They're up to something big.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 'Sugar' Ray is the owner of an illegal casino and must contend with the pressure of vicious gangsters and corrupt police who want to see him go out of business. In the world of organised crime and police corruption in the 1920s, any dastardly trick is fair.
Who’s in it. Harlem Nights stars Eddie Murphy as Quick, Richard Pryor as Sugar Ray, Redd Foxx as Bennie Wilson and Danny Aiello as Phil Cantone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Harlem Nights has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $60.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV 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 Harlem Nights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harlem Nights tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harlem Nights (1989)?
- In US, Harlem Nights is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, 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 Harlem Nights worth watching?
- Harlem Nights holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harlem Nights?
- Harlem Nights stars Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello and Michael Lerner.
- When was Harlem Nights released?
- Harlem Nights was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.