Notorious
2009, English. Directed by George Tillman Jr..
No dream is too B.I.G.
"Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream."
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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YouTubeCast & crew
- George Tillman Jr.Director
- Jamal WoolardChristopher 'Biggie' Wallace
- Derek LukeSean 'Puffy' Combs
- Naturi NaughtonLil' Kim
- Anthony MackieTupac "2Pac" Shakur
- Antonique SmithFaith Evans
- Angela BassettVoletta Wallace
- Marc John JefferiesLil Cease
- Sean RinggoldSuge Knight
- C.J. WallaceBiggie (age 8-13)
- Dennis L.A. WhiteDamion 'D-Roc' Butler
- Mohamed DioneRecord Executive at Party
- Menyone DeVeauxHot Girl
Details
- Released
- 16 January 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Reggie Rock Bythewood, Cheo Hodari Coker
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $44M
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Notorious: quick answers
Is Notorious worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 831 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Notorious?
Notorious runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does Notorious have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Notorious. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Notorious parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Notorious is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Notorious on?
Notorious isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Notorious?
If you liked Notorious, try All Eyez on Me, Straight Outta Compton, Cadillac Records.
Who directed Notorious?
Notorious (2009) was directed by George Tillman Jr. and stars Jamal Woolard, Derek Luke, Naturi Naughton.