Carmen: A Hip Hopera

Name: Carmen: A Hip Hopera
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance, TV Movie
Released: 2001-05-08
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Mekhi Phifer, Beyoncé, Yasiin Bey, Rah Digga, Joy Bryant

2001·Movie·PG-13·85 min·★ 6.3(41)

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“No man can resist her.”

An engaged Philadelphia policeman falls in love with a beautiful woman while dealing with a corrupt superior.

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About Carmen: A Hip Hopera

Carmen: A Hip Hopera is a 2001 English-language drama, music and romance film directed by Robert Townsend. The cast is led by Mekhi Phifer, Beyoncé, Yasiin Bey. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo.

Carmen: A Hip Hopera was produced by New Line Television and MTV and made in United States of America. It was released on May 8, 2001, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director: Robert Townsend
Writers: Michael Elliot
Release date: May 8, 2001
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: New Line Television, MTV

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Carmen: A Hip Hopera cast & crew

Carmen: A Hip Hopera was directed by Robert Townsend and written by Michael Elliot.

The cast features Mekhi Phifer as Hill, Beyoncé as Carmen Brown, Yasiin Bey as Lt. Miller, Rah Digga as Rasheeda, Joy Bryant as Nikki, and Wyclef Jean as Fortune Teller.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kip Collins and cinematography is by Geary McLeod.

Is Carmen: A Hip Hopera worth watching?

At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, music, and romance, Carmen: A Hip Hopera is worth a place on your watchlist.

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