
Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement
2008, English. Directed by DJ Vlad.
The wildest hip-hop story ever told!
The first film to definitively capture the energy and danger of "Hyphy," the Hip Hop youth movement exploding out of the San Francisco Bay Area. Narrated by Oakland native and television/radio personality Sway, this film explores the political, social and musical history behind the culture that popularized ghostriding the whip - walking, running or dancing next to a moving car with no driver.
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- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 28 July 2008
- Written by
- Lazlo, DJ Vlad, David Wilson
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Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement: quick answers
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How long is Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement?
Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement?
If you liked Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement, try 180° South, A Decade Under the Influence, The U.S. vs. John Lennon.
Who directed Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement?
Ghostride the Whip: The Hyphy Movement (2008) was directed by DJ Vlad and stars Sway Calloway, Mac Dre, E-40.