Idlewild(2006)
Idlewild Synopsis
A reticent piano player Percival, along with Rooster, his flamboyant lead performer and manager, struggle to keep their speakeasy, in the Prohibition-era South, out of the hands of gangsters who want to take it over.
Idlewild (2006) is a crime, drama and music film directed by Bryan Barber, released on August 25, 2006 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars André 3000, Big Boi, Paula Patton and Terrence Howard. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 70 ratings.
- Director:
- Bryan Barber
- Writers:
- Bryan Barber
- Producers:
- André 3000, Erika Conner, Charles Roven
- Cinematographer:
- Pascal Rabaud
- Composer:
- André 3000
- Production:
- HBO Films, Forensic Films, Atlas Entertainment, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $12,643,027
- Status:
- Released
Idlewild (2006) Trailer
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Idlewild Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Idlewild.
Idlewild - Trailer
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Idlewild Cast & Crew
Main cast
André 3000
as Percival
Big Boi
as Rooster
Paula Patton
as Angel
Terrence Howard
as Trumpy
Faizon Love
as Ace
Malinda Williams
as Zora
Cicely Tyson
as Mother Hopkins
Macy Gray
as Taffy
Ben Vereen
as Percy Senior
Bruce Bruce
as Nathan
Paula Jai Parker
as Rose
Bobb'e J. Thompson
as Young Rooster
Key crew
Directed by Bryan Barber, written by Bryan Barber, produced by André 3000, Erika Conner and Charles Roven.
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Idlewild Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 70 ratings.
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Idlewild – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Idlewild online?
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Idlewild (2006) is available to stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Idlewild?
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The main cast of Idlewild (2006) includes André 3000, Big Boi, Paula Patton, Terrence Howard and Faizon Love. The film was directed by Bryan Barber. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Idlewild released?
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Idlewild was released on August 25, 2006 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Idlewild worth watching?
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Idlewild (2006) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Idlewild?
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Yes. The official Idlewild trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.