Krush Groove (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1985, Krush Groove is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Michael Schultz, running about 97 minutes. “It's chillin'!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Russell Walker is a young, successful manager of rap performers, handling acts for the Krush Groove label, including Run-DMC and The Fat Boys. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell needs more money to press more copies, he borrows it from a street hustler and soon regrets his decision.
Who’s in it. Krush Groove stars Blair Underwood as Russell Walker, Joseph Simmons as Himself, Darryl McDaniels as Himself and Sheila E. as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Krush Groove has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11M 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 Krush Groove page.
If you liked it. Fans of Krush Groove tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Krush Groove (1985)?
- In US, Krush Groove 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 Krush Groove worth watching?
- Krush Groove holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Krush Groove?
- Krush Groove stars Blair Underwood, Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, Sheila E. and Kurtis Blow.
- When was Krush Groove released?
- Krush Groove was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.