Movie

Hoodlum

“Power is measured in enemies.”

★ 6.4(244)19972h 10m

Hoodlum is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Hoodlum

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Good to know

Director: Bill Duke
Release date: 1997-08-27
Runtime: 2h 10m
Language: English
Box office: $23,461,013
Budget: $30,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: United Artists

Hoodlum — trailer

About Hoodlum

Hoodlum is a 1997 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Bill Duke, starring Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth and Vanessa Williams. It has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 244 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hoodlum in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1934, the second most lucrative business in New York City was running 'the numbers'. When Madam Queen—the powerful woman who runs the scam in Harlem—is arrested, Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson takes over the business and must resist an invasion from a merciless mobster.

Cast

Laurence Fishburne

Bumpy Johnson

Tim Roth

Dutch Schultz

Vanessa Williams

Francine Hughes

Andy Garcia

Lucky Luciano

Cicely Tyson

Stephanie St. Clair

Chi McBride

Illinois Gordon

Clarence Williams III

Bub Hewlett

Richard Bradford

Captain Foley

William Atherton

Thomas E. Dewey

Loretta Devine

Pigfoot Mary

Queen Latifah

Sulie

Mike Starr

Albert Salke

Themes & keywords

gangstermobster1930s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hoodlum in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Hoodlum on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Hoodlum on Netflix?+

Hoodlum is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo.

How long is Hoodlum?+

Hoodlum has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

Who stars in Hoodlum?+

Hoodlum stars Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams, Andy Garcia and Cicely Tyson.

When did Hoodlum come out?+

Hoodlum is a 1997 movie directed by Bill Duke.

What genre is Hoodlum?+

Hoodlum is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Hoodlum?+

Hoodlum was directed by Bill Duke.