Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
1971, English. Directed by Melvin Van Peebles.
YOU BLED MY MOMMA. YOU BLED MY POPPA. BUT YOU WONT BLEED ME.
After saving a Black Panther from some racist cops, a black male prostitute goes on the run from "the man" with the help of the ghetto community and some disillusioned Hells Angels.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NC-17
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Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 31 March 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Melvin Van Peebles
- Budget
- $150K
- Box office
- $15M
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Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song: quick answers
Is Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 124 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song is rated NC-17 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song on?
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song 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 Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?
If you liked Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, try The Substitute, The Rookie, The Corruptor.
Who directed Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song?
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) was directed by Melvin Van Peebles and stars Melvin Van Peebles, Simon Chuckster, Mario Van Peebles.