Hoodlum
1997, English. Directed by Bill Duke.
Power is measured in enemies.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 269 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Hoodlum
Hoodlum is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bill DukeDirector
- Laurence FishburneBumpy Johnson
- Tim RothDutch Schultz
- Vanessa WilliamsFrancine Hughes
- Andy GarciaLucky Luciano
- Cicely TysonStephanie St. Clair
- Chi McBrideIllinois Gordon
- Clarence Williams IIIBub Hewlett
- Richard BradfordCaptain Foley
- William AthertonThomas E. Dewey
- Loretta DevinePigfoot Mary
- Queen LatifahSulie
- Mike StarrAlbert Salke
Details
- Released
- 27 August 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Chris Brancato
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $23M
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Hoodlum: quick answers
Is Hoodlum worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 269 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hoodlum?
Hoodlum runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does Hoodlum have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hoodlum. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hoodlum parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hoodlum is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hoodlum on?
Hoodlum is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hoodlum?
If you liked Hoodlum, try Belly, The Valachi Papers, Mobsters.
Who directed Hoodlum?
Hoodlum (1997) was directed by Bill Duke and stars Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams.