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Hangin' With the Homeboys

Play trailer Poster for Hangin' With the Homeboys R Released Apr 5, 1991 1h 29m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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. Aug 12, 2021 Full Review 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 Aug 12, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member Such a funny,dramatic,and realistic independent film from the 90's.The characters feel human and they are all interesting.John Leguizamo is great here.But Doug E.Doug was the standout as Willy giving the character a teenage-like innocence and attitude about him.And when it came to either the dramtic and comedic moments with that character it worked really well.It even earned him an Independent Spirit Award Nomination(They are so better than the Oscars).I wish there were more films like Hangin' with the Homeboys. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Joseph B. Vasquez

Director

Doug E. Doug

Willie Stevens

Mario Joyner

Tom McNeal

John Leguizamo

Johnny

Nestor Serrano

Vinny

Kimberly Russell

Vanessa

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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
Juno Pix, New Line Cinema
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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