Which Way Is Up?
1977, English. Directed by Michael Schultz.
Three times the Richard Pryor. Three times the laughs.
Orange picker Leroy Jones inadvertently becomes a union leader and is forced out of town, leaving behind his sex-obsessed father, Rufus, and timid spouse, Annie Mae. He heads for Los Angeles, where he falls for union organizer Vanetta. Annie Mae seeks solace from local preacher Lenox Thomas, who eventually impregnates her. When Leroy catches wind, he heads home for a showdown with Lenox.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Michael SchultzDirector
- Richard PryorLeroy Jones / Rufus Jones / Rev. Lenox Thomas
- Lonette McKeeVanetta
- Margaret AveryAnnie Mae
- Morgan WoodwardMr. Mann
- Marilyn ColemanSister Sarah Thomas
- Joe TurkelHarry Boatwright
- Kathy CronkitePhotographer
- Diane RodriguezEstrella Reyes
- Ernesto HernándezJose Reyes
- Gloria EdwardsJanelle
- Bebe DrakeThelma
- DeWayne JessieSugar
Details
- Released
- 4 November 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Carl Gottlieb, Cecil Brown
- Budget
- $3.2M
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What Which Way Is Up? is based on
Which Way Is Up? is based on The Seduction of Mimi, a 1972 film.
Film · 1972
The Seduction of Mimi
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Which Way Is Up?: quick answers
Is Which Way Is Up? worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Which Way Is Up??
Which Way Is Up? runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Which Way Is Up? have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Which Way Is Up?. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Which Way Is Up? parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Which Way Is Up? is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Which Way Is Up? on?
Which Way Is Up? isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Which Way Is Up??
If you liked Which Way Is Up?, try Extract, Bad Moms, American Reunion.
Who directed Which Way Is Up??
Which Way Is Up? (1977) was directed by Michael Schultz and stars Richard Pryor, Lonette McKee, Margaret Avery.
What is Which Way Is Up? based on?
Which Way Is Up? is based on The Seduction of Mimi, a 1972 film.