Hip Hop Movies
by rogersvcat | created - 25 Nov 2011 | updated - 5 months ago | PublicFrom old school break times to current hip hop. Deejaying, emceeing, bboying and graffiti writing.
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1. Wild Style (1983)
R | 82 min | Drama, Music
Zoro, the city's hottest and most elusive graffiti writer. The actual story of the movie concerns the tension between Zoro's passion for his art and his personal life, particularly his ... See full summary »
Director: Charlie Ahearn | Stars: 'Lee' George Quinones, Lady Pink, Fab 5 Freddy, Patti Astor
Votes: 2,241
2. Style Wars (1983 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 69 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary that exposes the rich growing subculture of hip-hop that was developing in New York City in the late '70s and early '80s, specifically focusing on graffiti art and breakdancing.
Director: Tony Silver | Stars: Demon, Kase 2, Eric Haze, D. 5
Votes: 2,612
3. Breakin' (1984)
PG | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A struggling young jazz dancer meets up with two break-dancers. Together they become the sensation of the street crowds.
Director: Joel Silberg | Stars: Lucinda Dickey, Adolfo Quinones, Michael Chambers, Ben Lokey
Votes: 5,676 | Gross: $38.68M
4. Beat Street (1984)
PG | 105 min | Drama, Music
An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Rae Dawn Chong, Guy Davis, Jon Chardiet, Leon W. Grant
Votes: 3,371 | Gross: $16.60M
5. Body Rock (1984)
PG-13 | 93 min | Drama, Music, Musical
Chilly is just a guy from the streets with a talent for break-dancing. When his wicked moves catch the eye of an industry pro, Chilly finds his dreams of fame and fortune coming true, for better or for worse.
Director: Marcelo Epstein | Stars: Lorenzo Lamas, Vicki Frederick, Cameron Dye, Michelle Nicastro
Votes: 416 | Gross: $1.69M
6. Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo (1984)
PG | 94 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
A developer tries to bulldoze a community recreation center. The local breakdancers try to stop it.
Director: Sam Firstenberg | Stars: Lucinda Dickey, Adolfo Quinones, Michael Chambers, Susie Coelho
Votes: 3,587 | Gross: $15.10M
7. Turk 182 (1985)
PG-13 | 102 min | Comedy, Drama
Jimmy Lynch is angry because his older brother, who was injured as a result of an off duty fire rescue, is denied benefits by the city.
Director: Bob Clark | Stars: Timothy Hutton, Robert Urich, Kim Cattrall, Robert Culp
Votes: 3,555 | Gross: $3.59M
8. Delivery Boys (1985)
R | 91 min | Comedy, Sport
A gang of boys under the Brooklyn Bridge are united by their common interest in break dancing. Some work as pizza delivery boys, hence they call themselves the "Delivery Boys". They form a ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Handler | Stars: Josh Marcano, Tom Sierchio, Jim Soriero, Nelson Vasquez
Votes: 167
9. Rappin' (1985)
PG | 92 min | Drama, Music, Musical
An ex-con and break-dancer helps save a neighborhood from a greedy developer while trying to win a rap contest.
Director: Joel Silberg | Stars: Mario Van Peebles, Eriq La Salle, Melvin Plowden, Richie Abanes
Votes: 427 | Gross: $2.86M
10. Krush Groove (1985)
R | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
The story of a man who has started a new hip-hop/rap label called Krush Groove.
Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Sheila E., Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, Jam Master Jay
Votes: 2,761 | Gross: $11.05M
11. Knights of the City (1986)
R | 87 min | Action, Music
A street gang that is also a rap group tries to get a record contract.
Director: Dominic Orlando | Stars: Leon Isaac Kennedy, Nicholas Campbell, John Mengatti, Stoney Jackson
Votes: 133 | Gross: $0.60M
12. Disorderlies (1987)
PG | 86 min | Comedy
Three bumbling orderlies are hired to take care of an old rich man. Humorous mayhem follows.
Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Darren Robinson, Damon Wimbley, Mark Morales, Anthony Geary
Votes: 1,981 | Gross: $10.35M
13. Tougher Than Leather (1988)
R | 87 min | Crime, Drama, Music
Legendary hip-hop group Run-D.M.C. stars in this cross between a blaxploitation film and a spaghetti western. They must find and punish the evil drug lord-record company executive who ... See full summary »
Director: Rick Rubin | Stars: Darryl McDaniels, Daniel Simmons, Jam Master Jay, Joseph Simmons
Votes: 305 | Gross: $3.58M
14. Identity Crisis (1989)
R | 90 min | Comedy
A rapper finds himself possessed by the soul of a dead fashion designer; frequently switching personalities.
Director: Melvin Van Peebles | Stars: Mario Van Peebles, Glenn Athaide, Rick Aviles, Richard Bassett
Votes: 1,016
15. House Party (1990)
R | 100 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
Kid decides to go to his friend Play's house party, but neither of them can predict what's in store for them on what could be the wildest night of their lives.
Director: Reginald Hudlin | Stars: Christopher Reid, Robin Harris, Christopher Martin, Martin Lawrence
Votes: 12,718 | Gross: $26.39M
16. Cool as Ice (1991)
PG | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A rapper gets stuck in a small town and falls for a local girl whose family is in witness protection.
Director: David Kellogg | Stars: Vanilla Ice, Kristin Minter, Naomi Campbell, Deezer D
Votes: 8,765 | Gross: $1.19M
17. House Party 2 (1991)
R | 94 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
When Kid's college money is stolen by a crooked music promoter, Play's solution is to stage the 'mutha' of all pajama parties. Starring Kid 'n Play and Martin Lawrence.
Directors: George Jackson, Doug McHenry | Stars: Christopher Reid, Christopher Martin, Martin Lawrence, Bowlegged Lou
Votes: 5,891 | Gross: $19.28M
18. Class Act (1992)
PG-13 | 98 min | Comedy
A valedictorian and a juvenile delinquent have their school records switched and begin to be treated like the other.
Director: Randall Miller | Stars: Christopher Reid, Christopher Martin, Andre Rosey Brown, Meshach Taylor
Votes: 6,747 | Gross: $13.27M
19. CB4 (1993)
R | 89 min | Comedy, Music
A guy makes a documentary of the rap band CB4 by following them. CB4 got popular by stealing Gusto's name, background and image. He wants them dead.
Director: Tamra Davis | Stars: Chris Rock, Allen Payne, Deezer D, Chris Elliott
Votes: 8,571 | Gross: $17.95M
20. Who's the Man? (1993)
R | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Ed Lover and Doctor Dre are two inept barbers. Deciding that maybe they ought to find another line of work, they join the police. A big mistake, as far as their duty sergeant, Sgt Cooper is... See full summary »
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Ed Lover, Doctor Dré, Badja Djola, Cheryl 'Salt' James
Votes: 8,413 | Gross: $11.30M
21. Fear of a Black Hat (1993)
R | 88 min | Comedy, Music
A mockumentary chronicling the rise and fall of NWH, a not particularly talented--or particularly bright but always controversial--hip-hop group.
Director: Rusty Cundieff | Stars: Larry B. Scott, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Rusty Cundieff, Kasi Lemmons
Votes: 3,781 | Gross: $0.24M
22. House Party 3 (1994)
R | 100 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
Kid, after a lifetime 'playing the field', is about to get married. 'Play' plans to throw the best bachelor party ever - until 'Kid's' three wise-crackin' nephews come to town, intent on showing them what parties are all about.
Director: Eric Meza | Stars: Christopher Reid, Christopher Martin, David Edwards, Angela Means
Votes: 4,521 | Gross: $19.28M
23. Out-of-Sync (1995)
R | 105 min | Crime, Drama
A deejay and ex-con is forced to work with the police in an undercover drug sting targeting his boss.
Director: Debbie Allen | Stars: LL Cool J, Gene Anthony Ray, Mark Venturini, Aries Spears
Votes: 162 | Gross: $0.90M
24. Save the Last Dance (2001)
PG-13 | 112 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A white midwestern girl moves to Chicago, where her new boyfriend is a black teen from the South Side with a rough, semi-criminal past.
Director: Thomas Carter | Stars: Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, Fredro Starr
Votes: 56,036 | Gross: $91.06M
25. Scratch (2001)
R | 92 min | Documentary, Music
The story of the hip-hop DJ from the birth of hip-hop to the invention of scratching and "beat-juggling" vinyl, to the more recent "turntablism" movement. Underdogs and virtuosos who have radically changed the way we hear and create music.
Director: Doug Pray | Stars: The Allies, A-Trak, Craze, D.J. Infamous
Votes: 2,678
26. The Freshest Kids (2002 Video)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary
From the Boogie Down Bronx and beyond, the history of the B-Boy.
Director: Israel | Stars: Afrika Bambaataa, Yasiin Bey, Crazy Legs, Fab 5 Freddy
Votes: 343
27. Brown Sugar (2002)
PG-13 | 109 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama
Friends since childhood, a magazine editor and a hip-hop record executive stumble into romantic territory.
Director: Rick Famuyiwa | Stars: Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan, Yasiin Bey, Nicole Ari Parker
Votes: 8,270 | Gross: $27.36M
28. 8 Mile (2002)
R | 110 min | Drama, Music
A young rapper, struggling with every aspect of his life, wants to make it big but his friends and foes make this odyssey of rap harder than it may seem.
Director: Curtis Hanson | Stars: Eminem, Brittany Murphy, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer
Votes: 243,150 | Gross: $116.72M
29. Tupac: Resurrection (2003)
R | 112 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop M.Cs. of all time.
Director: Lauren Lazin | Stars: Tupac Shakur, Rappin' 4-Tay, Conrad Bain, Bill Bellamy
Votes: 8,889 | Gross: $7.71M
30. Honey (2003)
PG-13 | 94 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Honey is a sexy, tough music video choreographer who shakes up her life after her mentor gives her an ultimatum: sleep with him or be blacklisted within their industry.
Director: Bille Woodruff | Stars: Jessica Alba, Mekhi Phifer, Romeo Miller, Missy Elliott
Votes: 42,661 | Gross: $30.31M
31. You Got Served (2004)
PG-13 | 95 min | Drama, Music
In order to achieve their dream of opening a recording studio, two friends (Omarion, Houston) must first win their city's dance contest -- a fierce competition that pits them against a group of tough street dancers.
Director: Chris Stokes | Stars: Omarion, Jarell Houston, Raz B, Lil' Fizz
Votes: 25,619 | Gross: $40.07M
32. Quality of Life (2004)
R | 85 min | Drama
Celebrated graffiti artists 'Heir' and 'Vain' are superstars in the underground world of San Francisco; urban outlaws always on the run. After a clash with the law, they find their lives spinning out-of-control with explosive consequences.
Director: Benjamin Morgan | Stars: Lane Garrison, Brian Burnam, Luis Saguar, Mackenzie Firgens
Votes: 299
33. Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005)
R | 117 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A tale of an inner city drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue his passion, rap music.
Director: Jim Sheridan | Stars: 50 Cent, Joy Bryant, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Omar Benson Miller
Votes: 43,228 | Gross: $30.98M
34. Just for Kicks (2005)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary
An in-depth examination of the culture and fashion of the sneaker, from its creation as athletic wear to its place as a cornerstone in hip-hop fashion.
Directors: Thibaut de Longeville, Lisa Leone | Stars: Bill Adler, Damon Dash, Doze, Missy Elliott
Votes: 434
35. Scratch All the Way Live (2005)
Documentary, Music
Director: Doug Pray | Star: DJ Z-Trip
Votes: 6
36. Save the Last Dance 2 (2006 Video)
PG-13 | 90 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Sara joins Julliard to fulfill a lifelong dream of becoming a Prima ballerina, but she soon falls in love with hip-hop and a young composer - both of whom challenge her ambitions.
Director: David Petrarca | Stars: Izabella Miko, Columbus Short, Jacqueline Bisset, Maria Brooks
Votes: 4,852
37. Step Up (2006)
PG-13 | 104 min | Crime, Drama, Music
Tyler Gage receives the opportunity of a lifetime after vandalizing a performing arts school, gaining him the chance to earn a scholarship and dance with an up and coming dancer, Nora.
Director: Anne Fletcher | Stars: Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Damaine Radcliff, De'Shawn Washington
Votes: 108,478 | Gross: $65.33M
38. From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale (2006 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
A former symbol of urban decay, the South Bronx is also known as a creative breeding ground and for its enduring cultural spirit.
Director: Henry Chalfant | Stars: Ray Barretto, Willie Colón, Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri
Votes: 20
39. Stomp the Yard (2007)
PG-13 | 109 min | Drama, Music, Romance
When his brother is murdered, a street dancer moves to Georgia to work his way through college. He joins a fraternity's step dancing team for a competition. Will he also get an education and the girl?
Director: Sylvain White | Stars: Columbus Short, Meagan Good, Ne-Yo, Darrin Dewitt Henson
Votes: 21,514 | Gross: $61.36M
40. Planet B-Boy (2007)
Unrated | 95 min | Documentary, History, Music
Jumping continents and crossing cultures, "Planet B-Boy" looks at the history of breakdancing and its vibrant resurgence in urban cultures around the world.
Director: Benson Lee | Stars: Stephane Fiossanangaye, Mr. Freeze, Luis Mateo, Skwall
Votes: 958 | Gross: $0.28M
42. Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)
PG-13 | 98 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Romantic sparks occur between two dance students from different backgrounds at the Maryland School of the Arts.
Director: Jon M. Chu | Stars: Robert Hoffman, Briana Evigan, Cassie Ventura, Adam Sevani
Votes: 78,556 | Gross: $58.02M
43. Notorious (2009)
R | 122 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
The life and death story of The Notorious B.I.G. (a.k.a. Christopher Wallace), who came straight out of Brooklyn to take the world of rap music by storm.
Director: George Tillman Jr. | Stars: Jamal Woolard, Anthony Mackie, Derek Luke, Momo Dione
Votes: 40,071 | Gross: $36.84M
44. B-Girl (2009)
PG-13 | 88 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A story about a female breakdancer overcoming a brutal attack to claim her place in the world of underground hip-hop.
Director: Emily Dell | Stars: Julie 'Jules' Urich, Missy Yager, Wesley Jonathan, Drew Sidora
Votes: 616
45. Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)
R | 87 min | Documentary, Comedy, Crime
Following the style of some of the world's most prolific street artists, an amateur filmmaker makes a foray into the art world.
Director: Banksy | Stars: Banksy, Mr. Brainwash, Space Invader, Debora Guetta
Votes: 61,212 | Gross: $3.29M
46. StreetDance 3D (2010)
PG-13 | 98 min | Drama, Music, Romance