Notorious(2009)
No dream is too B.I.G.
Notorious Synopsis
"Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream."
Notorious (2009) is a music, drama and history film directed by George Tillman Jr., released on January 16, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Jamal Woolard, Derek Luke, Naturi Naughton and Anthony Mackie. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 818 ratings.
- Director:
- George Tillman Jr.
- Writers:
- Reggie Rock Bythewood, Cheo Hodari Coker
- Producers:
- George Paaswell, Voletta Wallace, Mark Pitts
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Grady
- Composer:
- Danny Elfman
- Production:
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Revenue:
- $43,051,547
- Status:
- Released
Notorious (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Notorious before you stream it.
Notorious Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jamal Woolard
as Christopher 'Biggie' Wallace
Derek Luke
as Sean 'Puffy' Combs
Naturi Naughton
as Lil' Kim
Anthony Mackie
as Tupac "2Pac" Shakur
Antonique Smith
as Faith Evans
Angela Bassett
as Voletta Wallace
Marc John Jefferies
as Lil Cease
Sean Ringgold
as Suge Knight
C.J. Wallace
as Biggie (age 8-13)
Dennis L.A. White
as Damion 'D-Roc' Butler
Mohamed Dione
as Record Executive at Party
Menyone DeVeaux
as Hot Girl
Key crew
Directed by George Tillman Jr., written by Reggie Rock Bythewood and Cheo Hodari Coker, produced by George Paaswell, Voletta Wallace and Mark Pitts.
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Notorious Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 818 ratings.
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Notorious – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Notorious online?
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Notorious (2009) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Notorious?
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The main cast of Notorious (2009) includes Jamal Woolard, Derek Luke, Naturi Naughton, Anthony Mackie and Antonique Smith. The film was directed by George Tillman Jr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Notorious released?
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Notorious was released on January 16, 2009 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Notorious worth watching?
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Notorious (2009) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 818 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Notorious?
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Yes. The official Notorious trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.