Jason's Lyric

Name: Jason's Lyric
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Released: 1994-05-22
Duration: 1 h 59 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett Smith, Bokeem Woodbine, Eddie Griffin, Suzzanne Douglas

1994·Movie·R·119 min·★ 6.8(58)

Crime Drama Romance More English titles

“Love is courage.”

The story of a young man who must confront his own fears about love as well as his relationships with family and friends.

▶ Watch trailer

Where to watch Jason's Lyric in United States

Stream

fuboTV

MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel

Rent

Buy

Click a service to open Jason's Lyric there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.

Where is Jason's Lyric streaming around the world?

Country	Streaming on	Rent / Buy
United States	fuboTV, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus	Fandango At Home
Canada	Tubi TV	CosmoGo

About Jason's Lyric

Jason's Lyric is a 1994 English-language crime, drama and romance film directed by Doug McHenry. The cast is led by Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett Smith, Bokeem Woodbine. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV.

Jason's Lyric was produced by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on May 22, 1994, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $21 million worldwide.

Director: Doug McHenry
Writers: Bobby Smith Jr.
Release date: May 22, 1994
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $7 million
Box office: $21 million
Production: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

#family relationships#fear#relationship#gospel singer#desperate#complex#anxious#dreary#provocative#romantic#antagonistic#callous#cruel#frightened

Jason's Lyric cast & crew

Jason's Lyric was directed by Doug McHenry and written by Bobby Smith Jr..

The cast features Allen Payne as Jason Alexander, Jada Pinkett Smith as Lyric, Bokeem Woodbine as Joshua Alexander, Eddie Griffin as Rat, Suzzanne Douglas as Gloria, and Lisa Nicole Carson as Marti.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Francis Kenny.

Is Jason's Lyric worth watching?

Jason's Lyric holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 58 ratings, a solidly received crime films.

At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and romance, Jason's Lyric is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Jason's Lyric

In United States, you can stream Jason's Lyric on fuboTV, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.