

Hollywood Shuffle
“Bobby Taylor was on his way to becoming a star, when a funny thing happened...”
Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled exploitation film "Jivetime Jimmy's Revenge." When Tinseltown Studios casts Taylor in the title role, he has a series of conflicted dreams satirizing African-American stereotypes in Hollywood, and must reconcile his career goals with his desire to remain a positive role model for his little brother.
Where to watch Hollywood Shuffle in United States
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Where is Hollywood Shuffle streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
About Hollywood Shuffle
Hollywood Shuffle is a 1987 English-language comedy film directed by Robert Townsend. The cast is led by Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin. It has a runtime of 1h 21m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel .
Hollywood Shuffle was produced by The Samuel Goldwyn Company and made in United States of America. It was released on March 20, 1987, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Townsend
- Writers
- Keenen Ivory Wayans, Robert Townsend
- Release date
- March 20, 1987
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Hollywood Shuffle cast & crew
Hollywood Shuffle was directed by Robert Townsend and written by Keenen Ivory Wayans and Robert Townsend.
The cast features Robert Townsend as Bobby Taylor, Craigus R. Johnson as Stevie Taylor, Helen Martin as Bobby's Grandmother, Starletta DuPois as Bobby's Mother, Keenen Ivory Wayans as Donald, and Anne-Marie Johnson as Lydia.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Peter Deming and it was produced by Carl Craig and Robert Townsend.
Is Hollywood Shuffle worth watching?
Hollywood Shuffle holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 102 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 21m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Hollywood Shuffle is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hollywood Shuffle
In United States, you can stream Hollywood Shuffle on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Hollywood Shuffle

Robert Townsend
Bobby Taylor

Craigus R. Johnson
Stevie Taylor

Helen Martin
Bobby's Grandmother

Starletta DuPois
Bobby's Mother

Keenen Ivory Wayans
Donald

Anne-Marie Johnson
Lydia

John Witherspoon
Mr. Jones

Lou B. Washington
Tiny

Steve James
Hood #3
Christopher Jackson
Punk #1

Dom Irrera
Writer

Damon Wayans
Body Guard #2 / Willie
Hollywood Shuffle — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hollywood Shuffle in United States?
Hollywood Shuffle is streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Hollywood Shuffle on YouTube TV?
Yes — Hollywood Shuffle is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Hollywood Shuffle in?
Hollywood Shuffle is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hollywood Shuffle?
Hollywood Shuffle runs 1 hours 21 minutes (81 minutes).
▸What is Hollywood Shuffle rated?
Hollywood Shuffle is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 102 ratings.











