Black and White (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1999, Black and White is a drama film directed by James Toback, running about 98 minutes. “What happens when you mix it up?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rich Bower is an up-and-coming star in the hip-hop world. Everyone wants to be around him, including Raven and her fellow upper-class white high school friends. The growing appeal of black culture among white teens fascinates documentary filmmaker Sam Donager, who sets out to chronicle it with her husband, Terry. But before Bower was a rapper, he was a gangster, and his criminal past comes back to haunt him and all those around him.
Who’s in it. Black and White stars Robert Downey Jr. as Terry Donager, Scott Caan as Scotty, Stacy Edwards as Sheila King and Allan Houston as Dean Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Black and White has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black and White page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black and White tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black and White (1999)?
- In US, Black and White is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black and White worth watching?
- Black and White holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black and White?
- Black and White stars Robert Downey Jr., Scott Caan, Stacy Edwards, Allan Houston and Gaby Hoffmann.
- When was Black and White released?
- Black and White was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.