3 Strikes
2000, English. Directed by DJ Pooh.
the few, the proud, the paroled.
Brian Hooks plays a character who is just released from jail. And the state adopts a "3 strikes" rule for felons that involves serious penalties. Hooks has 2 strikes, and wants to change his life for the better. When a friend picks him up, they are pulled over, and his friend shoots at police officers, and Hooks escapes. Now Hooks, a wanted man, must clear his name of having nothing to do with the shooting.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- DJ PoohDirector
- Brian HooksRob Douglas
- N'Bushe WrightJuanita Johnson
- Faizon LoveTone
- E-40Mike (as E40)
- Starletta DuPoisMoms Douglas
- George WallacePops Douglas
- David Alan GrierDetective Jenkins
- Dean NorrisOfficer Roberts
- Meagan GoodBuela Douglas
- Mo'NiqueDahlia
- De'Aundre BondsJ.J. (as De'Aundre Bonds)
- Antonio FargasUncle Jim Douglas
Details
- Released
- 1 March 2000
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- DJ Pooh
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $9M
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3 Strikes: quick answers
Is 3 Strikes worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 3 Strikes?
3 Strikes runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does 3 Strikes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 3 Strikes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
3 Strikes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
3 Strikes is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is 3 Strikes on?
3 Strikes isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 March 2000. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like 3 Strikes?
If you liked 3 Strikes, try Mr. Right, Players, ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?.
Who directed 3 Strikes?
3 Strikes (2000) was directed by DJ Pooh and stars Brian Hooks, N'Bushe Wright, Faizon Love.