Roxanne Roxanne
“Life is a battle.”
The most feared battle emcee in the early 1980s in Queens, New York, was a fierce teenager from the Queensbridge projects. At the age of 14, Roxanne Shanté was well on her way to becoming a hip-hop legend, as she hustled to provide for her family while defending herself from the dangers of the street.
Where to watch Roxanne Roxanne in United States
Netflix
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Where is Roxanne Roxanne streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Roxanne Roxanne
Roxanne Roxanne is a 2017 English-language drama film directed by Michael Larnell. The cast is led by Chanté Adams, Mahershala Ali, Nia Long. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Roxanne Roxanne was produced by Forest Whitaker's Significant Productions, i am OTHER, and Playdate Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on January 22, 2017, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Michael Larnell
- Writers
- Michael Larnell
- Release date
- January 22, 2017
- OTT release
- March 23, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Forest Whitaker's Significant Productions, i am OTHER, Playdate Productions
Roxanne Roxanne cast & crew
Roxanne Roxanne was directed by Michael Larnell and written by Michael Larnell.
The cast features Chanté Adams as Roxanne Shanté, Mahershala Ali as Cross, Nia Long as Ms. Peggy, Elvis Nolasco as Ray, Shenell Edmonds as Ranita, and Adam Horovitz as Attorney Schwartz.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by RZA, cinematography is by Federico Cesca, and it was produced by Roxanne Shanté and Pharrell Williams.
Is Roxanne Roxanne worth watching?
Roxanne Roxanne holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 124 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Roxanne Roxanne is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Roxanne Roxanne
In United States, you can stream Roxanne Roxanne on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on March 23, 2018.
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Cast of Roxanne Roxanne
Chanté Adams
Roxanne Shanté
Mahershala Ali
Cross
Nia Long
Ms. Peggy
Elvis Nolasco
Ray
Shenell Edmonds
Ranita
Adam Horovitz
Attorney Schwartz
Germar Terrell Gardner
Antwan
Terrence Shingler
Big John
Nigel A. Fullerton
Biz
Kristin Dodson
Classmate #1
Curtiss Cook
Dave
Lyric Hurd
Fastima
Roxanne Roxanne — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Roxanne Roxanne in United States?
Roxanne Roxanne is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Roxanne Roxanne on Netflix?
Yes — Roxanne Roxanne is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Roxanne Roxanne in?
Roxanne Roxanne is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Roxanne Roxanne?
Roxanne Roxanne runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Roxanne Roxanne rated?
Roxanne Roxanne is rated 15. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 124 ratings.
▸When did Roxanne Roxanne release on OTT?
Roxanne Roxanne became available digitally on March 23, 2018.
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