Rotten Tomatoes

Movies / TV

    Celebrity

      No Results Found

      View All
      Movies Tv shows Movie Trivia News Showtimes
      Watch trailer for Hollywood Shuffle

      Hollywood Shuffle

      1987, Comedy, 1h 20m

      33 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

      What to know

      Critics Consensus

      Hollywood Shuffle overcomes budgetary constraints with sharp humor and infectious energy, heralding the arrival of an exciting new filmmaking talent in the bargain. Read critic reviews

      You might also like

      See More
      Lost in America poster image
      Lost in America
      The Ballad of Cable Hogue poster image
      The Ballad of Cable Hogue
      Spider Baby poster image
      Spider Baby
      The Legend of Billie Jean poster image
      The Legend of Billie Jean
      Silent Running poster image
      Silent Running

      Where to watch Hollywood Shuffle

      Rent/buy Rent/buy

      Rent Hollywood Shuffle on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, or buy it on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video.

      Rate And Review

      User image

      Verified

      • User image

        Super Reviewer

        Rate this movie

        Oof, that was Rotten.

        Meh, it passed the time.

        It’s good – I’d recommend it.

        Awesome!

        So Fresh: Absolute Must See!

        What did you think of the movie? (optional)



      • You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.

      • User image

        Super Reviewer

        Step 2 of 2

        How did you buy your ticket?

        Let's get your review verified.

        • Fandango

        • AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew

        • Cinemark Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Regal Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Theater box office or somewhere else

        You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.

      • User image

        Super Reviewer

        Rate this movie

        Oof, that was Rotten.

        Meh, it passed the time.

        It’s good – I’d recommend it.

        Awesome!

        So Fresh: Absolute Must See!

        What did you think of the movie? (optional)

      • How did you buy your ticket?

        • Fandango

        • AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew

        • Cinemark Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Regal Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Theater box office or somewhere else

      Hollywood Shuffle  Photos

      Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Hollywood Shuffle (1987) "Hollywood Shuffle photo 2" "Hollywood Shuffle photo 3" "Hollywood Shuffle photo 4" "Hollywood Shuffle photo 5" Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Hollywood Shuffle (1987) "Hollywood Shuffle photo 10" "Hollywood Shuffle photo 11" "Hollywood Shuffle photo 12"

      Movie Info

      Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor (Robert Townsend) catches the ire of his grandmother (Helen Martin) 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 (Craigus R Johnson).

      • Rating: R

      • Genre: Comedy

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Robert Townsend

      • Producer: Robert Townsend

      • Writer: Robert Townsend, Keenen Ivory Wayans

      • Release Date (Theaters):  limited

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $5.2M

      • Runtime:

      • Production Co: Conquering Unicorn

      • Sound Mix: Stereo

      Cast & Crew

      Robert Townsend
      Anne-Marie Johnson
      Starletta DuPois
      Helen Martin
      Paul Mooney
      Lisa Mende
      Robert Shafer
      Keenen Ivory Wayans
      Robert Townsend

      News & Interviews for Hollywood Shuffle

      Critic Reviews for Hollywood Shuffle

      Audience Reviews for Hollywood Shuffle

      • Sep 06, 2010
        The best comedy about racial stereotyping I've ever seen! If the subject of Black actors in Hollywood interests you, I highly recommend this movie. If not I still recommend this movie, it's hilarious!
        Super Reviewer
      • Mar 22, 2008
        Parts of this film are soda through your nose funny.
        Super Reviewer

      Movie & TV guides

      View All