Movie

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

“A comic with one eye on his audience and another eye on the truth.”

★ 6.5(37)19861h 37m

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in India. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Richard Pryor
Release date: 1986-05-02
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $18,034,150
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling — trailer

About Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling is a 1986 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Fantasy genres, directed by Richard Pryor, starring Richard Pryor, Debbie Allen and Art Evans. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 37 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling in India — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Although Jo Jo Dancer has achieved success as a stand-up comedian, he hasn't found happiness. After receiving severe burns in a narcotics-related incident, Jo Jo remains in a coma, and, while in this state, he looks back on his life. Drifting off into memories of his troubled childhood, Jo Jo revisits his youth, recalling his eventual rise to fame and the decadence that followed. As he considers his existence, he must decide if he wants to go on living or not.

Cast

Richard Pryor

Jo Jo Dancer / Alter Ego

Debbie Allen

Michelle

Art Evans

Arturo

Fay Hauser

Grace

Barbara Williams

Dawn

Carmen McRae

Grandmother

Paula Kelly

Satin Doll

Diahnne Abbott

Mother

Scoey Mitchell

Father

Billy Eckstine

Johnny Barnett

Tanya Boyd

Alicia

Wings Hauser

Cliff

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling in India?+

In India, Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling on Netflix?+

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling is not on Netflix in India right now.

How long is Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling?+

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling?+

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling stars Richard Pryor, Debbie Allen, Art Evans, Fay Hauser and Barbara Williams.

When did Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling come out?+

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling is a 1986 movie directed by Richard Pryor.

What genre is Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling?+

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling is Drama, Comedy and Fantasy film.

Who directed Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling?+

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling was directed by Richard Pryor.