Chi-Raq(2015)
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Chi-Raq Synopsis
A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago.
Chi-Raq (2015) is a drama, crime and comedy film directed by Spike Lee, released on December 4, 2015 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Teyonah Parris, Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes and Angela Bassett. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 233 ratings.
- Director:
- Spike Lee
- Writers:
- Spike Lee, Kevin Willmott, Aristophanes
- Producers:
- Spike Lee
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew Libatique
- Composer:
- Terence Blanchard
- Production:
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Roadside Attractions, Amazon Studios
- Status:
- Released
Chi-Raq (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Chi-Raq before you stream it.
Chi-Raq Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Chi-Raq.
Chi-Raq - Official Trailer | Amazon Studios
Trailer
Chi-Raq - Cast Run 30 sec | Amazon Studios
Teaser
Chi-Raq - Fight 30 sec | Amazon Studios
Teaser
Chi-Raq - Critic Review 30 sec | Amazon Studios
Teaser
Chi-Raq - Featurette | Amazon Studios
Featurette
Chi-Raq Cast & Crew
Main cast
Teyonah Parris
as Lysistrata
Nick Cannon
as Demetrius 'Chi-Raq' Dupree
Wesley Snipes
as Sean 'Cyclops' Andrews
Angela Bassett
as Miss Helen Worthy
Samuel L. Jackson
as Dolmedes
John Cusack
as Fr. Mike Corridan
Jennifer Hudson
as Irene
David Patrick Kelly
as General King Kong
D. B. Sweeney
as Mayor McCloud
Dave Chappelle
as Morris
Steve Harris
as Ole Duke
Harry Lennix
as Commissioner Blades
Key crew
Directed by Spike Lee, written by Spike Lee, Kevin Willmott and Aristophanes, produced by Spike Lee.
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Chi-Raq Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 233 ratings.
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Chi-Raq – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chi-Raq online?
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Chi-Raq (2015) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Chi-Raq?
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The main cast of Chi-Raq (2015) includes Teyonah Parris, Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes, Angela Bassett and Samuel L. Jackson. 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 Chi-Raq released?
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Chi-Raq was released on December 4, 2015 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is Chi-Raq worth watching?
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Chi-Raq (2015) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 233 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Chi-Raq?
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Yes. The official Chi-Raq trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.