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Bamboozled

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2000 | 136 min | Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved American Fiction or Code 3, start here.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 16 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea, producer Pierre Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of in an attempt to get fired: a 21st century minstrel show. The network not only airs it, but it becomes a smash hit.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $10 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 145K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Spike Lee

  • Damon WayansPierre Delacroix
  • Savion GloverManray / Mantan
  • Jada Pinkett SmithSloan Hopkins
  • Tommy DavidsonWomack / Sleep'n Eat
  • Michael RapaportThomas Dunwitty
  • Thomas Jefferson ByrdHoneycutt
  • Paul MooneyJunebug
  • Gillian WhiteVerna
  • Susan BatsonOrchid Dothan
  • Yasiin BeyMau Mau: Big Blak Afrika