Hangin' With the Homeboys

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Hangin' With the Homeboys

R

Released Apr 5, 1991

1h 29m

Comedy

Drama

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Aspiring actor Tom (Mario Joyner), supermarket clerk Johnny (John Leguizamo), wannabe Black Power militant Willie (Doug E. Doug) and unemployed ladies' man Fernando (Nestor Serrano), who has adopted the name "Vinny" in an attempt to hide his Puerto Rican heritage, travel from the Bronx to Manhattan in search of action. Their boys' night out starts off bad and gets worse as they fall into one dangerous or embarrassing mishap after another, straining their friendships along the way.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

A beautiful movie.

Aug 12, 2021

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Gene Seymour

Newsday

Vasquez' open-hearted view toward his characters redeems even the hoariest clichés of this otherwise engaging and admirable addition to the guys-night-out sub-genre.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 12, 2021

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Tribune

By far the best of this year's run of ethnic independent films, Hangin' With the Homeboys transcends its drive-in title to become a compelling Cassavetes-like study of male friendship.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 12, 2021

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

A film that gives a lot of laughs, and a lot to think about. [Full review in Spanish]

Dec 12, 2022

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Andrew S.Vargas

Remezcla

Vásquez brought us an uncharacteristic vision of inner city life where black and brown stand side-by-side despite underlying racial tensions.

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Eleanor O'Sullivan

Asbury Park Press (NJ)

What's fresh and almost daring is that Vasquez gives each character a strong identity -- no cookie-cutter molds here -- as well as being generous with good lines and big moments for each man.

Rated: 3/4

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Jonathan P

Great movie about life and shady friends.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/15/25

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Tom, Johnnie, Willie, and Fernando are four friends looking for some action on the streets. They venture from the Bronx to Manhattan. It's all an embarrassing situation from one to the next. All their friendships could seriously get tested along the way. I just thought this was alright; but it does show how four friends can be entirely different from one another. Some good allegory about the hardships of life and making certain choices.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Coming of age film that will likely interest those of us who saw the 80s most. Some classic scenes and lines which a friend and I recreate every once in a while, to a good laugh..."ferrrrnando quevas!"

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Another lost gem in Black Renaissance era. Four guys, two black and two Latino characters finds themselves in a night of partying that by the end, helps them understand each other and themselves.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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How many life experiences can you have in one night? Too damn many hanging with these cats. I truly enjoy watching it from time to time. Makes me appreciate the people who are in my life.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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great movie. reminds me of being young and my father. every man has friends like these. at least I do.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Joseph B. Vasquez

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Synopsis

Aspiring actor Tom (Mario Joyner), supermarket clerk Johnny (John Leguizamo), wannabe Black Power militant Willie (Doug E. Doug) and unemployed ladies' man Fernando (Nestor Serrano), who has adopted the name "Vinny" in an attempt to hide his Puerto Rican heritage, travel from the Bronx to Manhattan in search of action. Their boys' night out starts off bad and gets worse as they fall into one dangerous or embarrassing mishap after another, straining their friendships along the way.

Director: Joseph B. Vasquez
Producer: Richard Brick
Screenwriter: Joseph B. Vasquez
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Juno Pix
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 5, 1991, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $516.9K
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Surround

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