Street Smart
1987, English. Directed by Jerry Schatzberg.
Never let the truth ruin a good story.
A New York journalist lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp up for murder.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Street Smart
Street Smart is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jerry SchatzbergDirector
- Christopher ReeveJonathan Fisher
- Kathy BakerPunchy
- Mimi RogersAlison Parker
- Jay PattersonLeonard Pike
- Andre GregoryTed Avery
- Morgan FreemanLeo 'Fast Black' Smalls, Jr.
- Anna Maria HorsfordHarriet
- Frederick RolfJoel Davis
- Erik KingReginald 'Reggie' Liggens
- Michael J. ReynoldsArt Sheffield
- Shari HiltonDarlene
- Donna BaileyYvonne
Details
- Released
- 20 March 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Freeman
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Street Smart: quick answers
Is Street Smart worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Street Smart?
Street Smart runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Street Smart have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Street Smart. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Street Smart parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Street Smart is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Street Smart on?
Street Smart is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Street Smart?
If you liked Street Smart, try Klute, Bordertown, The Lincoln Lawyer.
Who directed Street Smart?
Street Smart (1987) was directed by Jerry Schatzberg and stars Christopher Reeve, Kathy Baker, Mimi Rogers.