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Krush Groove

Seen it?

1985 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Russell Walker is a young, successful manager of rap performers, handling acts for the Krush Groove label, including Run-DMC and The Fat Boys. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell needs more money to press more copies, he borrows it from a street hustler and soon regrets his decision.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No real honors on record. Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $11 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 48K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Schultz

  • Blair UnderwoodRussell Walker
  • Joseph SimmonsJoseph Simmons
  • Darryl 'DMC' McDanielsDMC
  • Sheila E.Sheila E.
  • Kurtis BlowKurtis Blow
  • LL Cool JLL Cool J
  • Rick RubinRick
  • Damon WimbleyThe Fat Boys
  • Mark MoralesThe Fat Boys
  • Darren RobinsonThe Fat Boys