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Hoodlum

6.519972h 10mRMovieCrimeDrama

In 1934, the second most lucrative business in New York City was running 'the numbers'. When Madam Queen—the powerful woman who runs the scam in Harlem—is arrested, Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson takes over the business and must resist an invasion from a merciless mobster.

DirectorBill Duke
WriterChris Brancato
ProducersHelen Sugland·Bill Duke

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Cast · Directed by Bill Duke

LFLaurence Fishburne
Laurence Fishburne
Bumpy Johnson
TRTim Roth
Tim Roth
Dutch Schultz
VWVanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams
Francine Hughes
AGAndy Garcia
Andy Garcia
Lucky Luciano
CTCicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson
Stephanie St. Clair
CMChi McBride
Chi McBride
Illinois Gordon
CIClarence Williams III
Clarence Williams III
Bub Hewlett
RBRichard Bradford
Richard Bradford
Captain Foley
WAWilliam Atherton
William Atherton
Thomas E. Dewey
LDLoretta Devine
Loretta Devine
Pigfoot Mary
QLQueen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Sulie
MSMike Starr
Mike Starr
Albert Salke

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Hoodlum — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hoodlum?

Hoodlum is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, VIX and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hoodlum on Netflix?

No, Hoodlum is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and VIX.

Is Hoodlum on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Hoodlum is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Hoodlum for free?

Hoodlum is available to stream free (with ads) on VIX and YouTube Free in United States.