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Fakin' Da Funk

  • 1997
  • R
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.8K
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Fakin' Da Funk (1997)
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Comedy

A Chinese baby boy is adopted by a black couple in ATL. Seventeen years later he moves with his mom and brother to a black LA hood. A Chinese girl ends up in the same hood for the summer wit... Read allA Chinese baby boy is adopted by a black couple in ATL. Seventeen years later he moves with his mom and brother to a black LA hood. A Chinese girl ends up in the same hood for the summer with a black family. Will they fit in?A Chinese baby boy is adopted by a black couple in ATL. Seventeen years later he moves with his mom and brother to a black LA hood. A Chinese girl ends up in the same hood for the summer with a black family. Will they fit in?

  • Director
    • Timothy A. Chey
  • Writer
    • Timothy A. Chey
  • Stars
    • Ernie Hudson
    • Pam Grier
    • Margaret Cho
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Timothy A. Chey
    • Writer
      • Timothy A. Chey
    • Stars
      • Ernie Hudson
      • Pam Grier
      • Margaret Cho
    • 42User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Joe Lee
    Pam Grier
    Pam Grier
    • Annabelle Lee
    Margaret Cho
    Margaret Cho
    • May-Ling
    Dante Basco
    Dante Basco
    • Julian Lee
    Duane Martin
    Duane Martin
    • Brandon
    John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon
    • Bill
    Tone Loc
    Tone Loc
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    Rashaan Nall
    Rashaan Nall
    • Perry Lee
    Tatyana Ali
    Tatyana Ali
    • Karyn
    Bo Jackson
    Bo Jackson
    • Reverend Cecil
    Tichina Arnold
    Tichina Arnold
    • Tracy
    Chris Spencer
    Chris Spencer
    • Charlie
    Kelly Hu
    Kelly Hu
    • Kwee-Me
    Rudy Ray Moore
    Rudy Ray Moore
    • Larry
    Reynaldo Rey
    Reynaldo Rey
    • Earnest
    Nell Carter
    Nell Carter
    • Claire
    Martin Chow
    Martin Chow
    • Sushi Chef
    Marta Cunningham
    Marta Cunningham
    • Tracy
    • Director
      • Timothy A. Chey
    • Writer
      • Timothy A. Chey
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      Tatyana Ali's first post-The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) project.
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      References Godzilla (1954)

    User reviews42

    Featured review
    9/10

    Cult Classic

    This film I remember was one of the highest-rated movies on cable ever and I know why - it's one of the most original, heart-felt comedies since 'Groundhog Day'. Truly loved the film and some of the endearing scenes.

    Some of the best scenes involve actor John Witherspoon ('Friday'), Pam Grier, and Duane Martin (who with comedian Margaret Cho) really draw the laughs. But what I really like is the film doesn't descend into SNL humor - which is always tasteless, but maintains the Harold Ramis quality of humanity.

    I'm not sure when it was released theatrically, but it should have been the next 'Rush Hour' without doubt.
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    • Release date
      • October 18, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 2cztery7
    • Production company
      • Octillion Entertainment
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      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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