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Crooklyn

1994·Movie·PG-13·114 min·6.8(160)

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.

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Where to watch Crooklyn in United States

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Where is Crooklyn streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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JapanAmazon 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
#1970s#jazz singer or musician#dysfunctional family#teacher#urban#parenthood#brooklyn, new york city#semi autobiographical#street kid#euphoric

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

Alfre Woodard

Carolyn Carmichael

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

Woody Carmichael

David Patrick Kelly

David Patrick Kelly

Tony Eyes / Jim

Zelda Harris

Zelda Harris

Troy Carmichael

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Carlton Williams

Clinton Carmichael

Sharif Rashed

Sharif Rashed

Wendell Carmichael

Tse-Mach Washington

Tse-Mach Washington

Joseph Carmichael

Christopher Knowings

Christopher Knowings

Nate Carmichael

José Zúñiga

José Zúñiga

Tommy La La

Isaiah Washington

Isaiah Washington

Vic Powell

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Ivelka Reyes

Jessica

Spike Lee

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.

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