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Street Smart

Seen it?

1987 | 97 min | Thriller, Crime, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Klute or The Lincoln Lawyer, start here.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

A New York journalist lies when his fake story about a pimp describes a real pimp up for murder.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    67% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Film Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Male. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 more Independent Spirit Award. Plus 5 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 11K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jerry Schatzberg

  • Christopher ReeveJonathan Fisher
  • Kathy BakerPunchy
  • Mimi RogersAlison Parker
  • Jay PattersonLeonard Pike
  • Andre GregoryTed Avery
  • Morgan FreemanLeo 'Fast Black' Smalls, Jr.
  • Anna Maria HorsfordHarriet
  • Frederick RolfJoel Davis
  • Erik KingReginald 'Reggie' Liggens
  • Michael J. ReynoldsArt Sheffield