Baadasssss! (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2004, Baadasssss! is a drama film directed by Mario Van Peebles, running about 108 minutes. “A Father - A Son - A Revolution” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Director Mario Van Peebles chronicles the complicated production of his father Melvin's classic 1971 film, "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." Playing his father in the film, Van Peebles offers an unapologetic account of Melvin's brash and sometimes deceptive conduct on the set of the film, including questionable antics like writing bad checks, tricking a local fire department and allowing his son, Mario, to shoot racy sex scenes at the age of 11.
Who’s in it. Baadasssss! stars Mario Van Peebles as Melvin Van Peebles, Joy Bryant as Priscilla, Khleo Thomas as Mario and T.K. Carter as Bill Cosby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Baadasssss! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $365.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baadasssss! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baadasssss! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baadasssss! (2004)?
- In US, Baadasssss! is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Baadasssss! worth watching?
- Baadasssss! holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baadasssss!?
- Baadasssss! stars Mario Van Peebles, Joy Bryant, Khleo Thomas, T.K. Carter and Terry Crews.
- When was Baadasssss! released?
- Baadasssss! was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.