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I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

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1988 | 88 min | Comedy, Action, Crime

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 4 times its budget, but middling reviews (62% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Deadpool, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $13 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 143K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans

  • Keenen Ivory WayansJack Spade
  • Bernie CaseyJohn Slade
  • Antonio FargasFlyguy
  • Steve JamesKung Fu Joe
  • Isaac HayesHammer
  • Jim BrownSlammer
  • Ja'net DuBoisMa Bell
  • Dawnn LewisCheryl
  • John VernonMr. Big
  • Clu GulagerLt. Baker