Rappin'
“It's The Street Sensation That's Sweepin' The Nation!”
An ex-con and break-dancer helps save a neighborhood from a greedy developer while trying to win a rap contest.
Where to watch Rappin' in United States
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YouTube TV
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Where is Rappin' streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Rappin'
Rappin' is a 1985 English-language drama and music film directed by Joel Silberg. The cast is led by Mario Van Peebles, Eriq La Salle, Melvin Plowden. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.
Rappin' was produced by The Cannon Group and Golan-Globus Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on May 10, 1985, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joel Silberg
- Writers
- Robert Jay Litz, Adam Friedman
- Release date
- May 10, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Rappin' cast & crew
Rappin' was directed by Joel Silberg and written by Robert Jay Litz and Adam Friedman.
The cast features Mario Van Peebles as John, Eriq La Salle as Ice, Melvin Plowden as Fats, Richie Abanes as Richie, Kadeem Hardison as Moon, and Ice-T as Himself.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Linn, cinematography is by David Gurfinkel, and it was produced by Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.
Is Rappin' worth watching?
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, Rappin' is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Rappin'
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Cast of Rappin'
Mario Van Peebles
John
Eriq La Salle
Ice
Melvin Plowden
Fats
Richie Abanes
Richie
Kadeem Hardison
Moon
Ice-T
Himself
Leo O'Brien
Allan
Charles Grant
Duane
Rony Clanton
Cedric
Ruth Jaroslow
Mrs. Goldberg
Anthony Bishop
Mr. Fiorello
Fredric Mao
Mr. Chan
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Rappin' — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rappin' in United States?
Rappin' is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Rappin' on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Rappin' is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Rappin' in?
Rappin' is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Rappin'?
Rappin' runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Rappin' rated?
Rappin' is rated PG. It holds a 5.4/10 audience score from 14 ratings.
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