Bamboozled(2000)
A Spectacular Film by Mr. Spike Lee
Bamboozled Synopsis
Frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea, producer Pierre Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of in an attempt to get fired: a 21st century minstrel show. The network not only airs it, but it becomes a smash hit.
Bamboozled (2000) is a comedy and drama film directed by Spike Lee, released on October 6, 2000 with a runtime of 2h 16m. It stars Damon Wayans, Savion Glover, Jada Pinkett Smith and Tommy Davidson. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 163 ratings.
- Director:
- Spike Lee
- Writers:
- Spike Lee
- Producers:
- Jon Kilik, Spike Lee
- Cinematographer:
- Ellen Kuras
- Composer:
- Terence Blanchard
- Production:
- New Line Cinema, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,463,650
- Status:
- Released
Bamboozled (2000) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Bamboozled before you stream it.
Bamboozled Cast & Crew
Main cast
Damon Wayans
as Pierre Delacroix
Savion Glover
as Manray / Mantan
Jada Pinkett Smith
as Sloan Hopkins
Tommy Davidson
as Womack / Sleep'n Eat
Michael Rapaport
as Thomas Dunwitty
Thomas Jefferson Byrd
as Honeycutt
Paul Mooney
as Junebug
Gillian White
as Verna
- Susan Batson
Susan Batson
as Orchid Dothan
Yasiin Bey
as Mau Mau: Big Blak Afrika
- MC Serch
MC Serch
as Mau Mau: 1 / 16th Blak
Gano Grills
as Mau Mau: Double Blak
Key crew
Directed by Spike Lee, written by Spike Lee, produced by Jon Kilik and Spike Lee.
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Bamboozled Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 163 ratings.
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Bamboozled – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bamboozled online?
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Bamboozled (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Bamboozled?
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The main cast of Bamboozled (2000) includes Damon Wayans, Savion Glover, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tommy Davidson and Michael Rapaport. The film was directed by Spike Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bamboozled released?
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Bamboozled was released on October 6, 2000 and runs for 2h 16m.
Is Bamboozled worth watching?
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Bamboozled (2000) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 163 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bamboozled?
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Yes. The official Bamboozled trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.