

Crooklyn
“A new look at the old neighborhood.”
From Spike Lee comes this vibrant semi-autobiographical portrait of a school-teacher, her stubborn jazz-musician husband and their five kids living in '70s Brooklyn.
Where to watch Crooklyn in United States
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Where is Crooklyn streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, ARTE Boutique |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Crooklyn
Crooklyn is a 1994 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Spike Lee. The cast is led by Alfre Woodard, Delroy Lindo, David Patrick Kelly. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Crooklyn was produced by 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Universal Pictures, and Child Hood Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on May 13, 1994, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $14 million, it went on to gross $14 million worldwide.
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Writers
- Cinqué Lee, Joie Lee, Spike Lee
- Release date
- May 13, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $14 million
- Box office
- $14 million
- Production
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Universal Pictures, Child Hood Productions
Crooklyn cast & crew
Crooklyn was directed by Spike Lee and written by Cinqué Lee, Joie Lee, and Spike Lee.
The cast features Alfre Woodard as Carolyn Carmichael, Delroy Lindo as Woody Carmichael, David Patrick Kelly as Tony Eyes / Jim, Zelda Harris as Troy Carmichael, Carlton Williams as Clinton Carmichael, and Sharif Rashed as Wendell Carmichael.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Terence Blanchard, cinematography is by Arthur Jafa, and it was produced by Jon Kilik and Spike Lee.
Is Crooklyn worth watching?
Crooklyn holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 160 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Crooklyn is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Crooklyn
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Cast of Crooklyn

Alfre Woodard
Carolyn Carmichael

Delroy Lindo
Woody Carmichael

David Patrick Kelly
Tony Eyes / Jim

Zelda Harris
Troy Carmichael
Carlton Williams
Clinton Carmichael

Sharif Rashed
Wendell Carmichael

Tse-Mach Washington
Joseph Carmichael

Christopher Knowings
Nate Carmichael

José Zúñiga
Tommy La La

Isaiah Washington
Vic Powell
Ivelka Reyes
Jessica

Spike Lee
Snuffy
Crooklyn — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Crooklyn in United States?
Crooklyn is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Crooklyn on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Crooklyn is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Crooklyn in?
Crooklyn is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Crooklyn?
Crooklyn runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Crooklyn rated?
Crooklyn is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 160 ratings.











