

Hoodlum
“Power is measured in enemies.”
In 1934, the second most lucrative business in New York City was running 'the numbers'. When Madam Queen—the powerful woman who runs the scam in Harlem—is arrested, Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson takes over the business and must resist an invasion from a merciless mobster.
Where to watch Hoodlum in United States
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Where is Hoodlum streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Philo | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | MGM Amazon Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Hoodlum
Hoodlum is a 1997 English-language crime and drama film directed by Bill Duke. The cast is led by Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.
Hoodlum was produced by United Artists, Frank Mancuso Jr. Productions, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on August 27, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $23 million worldwide.
- Director
- Bill Duke
- Writers
- Chris Brancato
- Release date
- August 27, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $23 million
- Production
- United Artists, Frank Mancuso Jr. Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Hoodlum cast & crew
Hoodlum was directed by Bill Duke and written by Chris Brancato.
The cast features Laurence Fishburne as Bumpy Johnson, Tim Roth as Dutch Schultz, Vanessa Williams as Francine Hughes, Andy Garcia as Lucky Luciano, Cicely Tyson as Stephanie St. Clair, and Chi McBride as Illinois Gordon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by Frank Tidy, and it was produced by Frank Mancuso Jr. and Laurence Fishburne.
Is Hoodlum worth watching?
Hoodlum holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 245 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Hoodlum is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hoodlum
In United States, you can stream Hoodlum on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Philo, and The Roku Channel, 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 Hoodlum

Laurence Fishburne
Bumpy Johnson

Tim Roth
Dutch Schultz

Vanessa Williams
Francine Hughes

Andy Garcia
Lucky Luciano

Cicely Tyson
Stephanie St. Clair

Chi McBride
Illinois Gordon

Clarence Williams III
Bub Hewlett

Richard Bradford
Captain Foley

William Atherton
Thomas E. Dewey

Loretta Devine
Pigfoot Mary

Queen Latifah
Sulie

Mike Starr
Albert Salke
Hoodlum — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hoodlum in United States?
Hoodlum is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Philo in United States.
▸Is Hoodlum on fuboTV?
Yes — Hoodlum is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Hoodlum in?
Hoodlum is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hoodlum?
Hoodlum runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
▸What is Hoodlum rated?
Hoodlum is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 245 ratings.











