Crooklyn (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Crooklyn is a 1994 comedy drama directed by Spike Lee, starring Delroy Lindo and Alfre Woodard. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $13.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Crooklyn About?
The premise of Crooklyn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A humorous and heartfelt look at family life, this film follows the Carmichael family as they experience a memorable summer in Brooklyn. The spirited mother and her jazz-loving husband work to raise their children, encountering both joyful moments and relatable challenges along the way. The story explores the dynamics of a close-knit family, showcasing the love, laughter, and everyday struggles that define their lives in the vibrant neighborhood of Crooklyn.
Crooklyn Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- coming of age
- african american
- family relationships
- semi autobiographical
- coming of age film
- bully
- argument
- birthday
- visit
- brooklyn new york city
- dysfunctional family
- new york city
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- jazz
- convertible
- brother brother relationship
- car
- watching tv
- dead dog
- hood
- cartoon on tv
- summer
- year 1973
- 9 year old
- little girl
- bedford stuyvesant brooklyn new york city
- kicked out of the house
- strict mother
- teacher
- 10th birthday
- cancer
- 10 year old
- funeral
- baseball bat
- hot weather
- heat
- husband
- school
- brownstone
- nightmare
- loss of mother
- vomiting
- death
- illness
- aunt niece relationship
- uncle niece relationship
- wife kicks husband out of the house
- insanity
- apartment building
- tenant
- neighbor
Crooklyn Cast
Delroy Lindo leads the cast, with Alfre Woodard. Directed by Spike Lee.
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Director Spike Lee
Crooklyn Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Crooklyn 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 90%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 68% User score
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Crooklyn Plot Summary
What happens in Crooklyn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the early 1970s in a racially diverse neighborhood of New York City, the story follows nine-year-old Troy, portrayed by Zelda Harris, alongside her older brothers, Clinton (Carlton Williams), Wendell (Sharif Rashed), and Nate (Chris Knowings), as well as her younger brother, Joseph (Tse-Mach Washington). The family dynamic unfolds as their father, Woody (Delroy Lindo), calls them in by playing his horn for dinner. Their mother, Carolyn (Alfre Woodard), emphasizes the importance of the children contributing to household chores, showing the family’s traditional roles.
Full summary
The whole story of Crooklyn, scene by scene
Crooklyn Box Office
Crooklyn grossed $13.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.6M
- US & Canada
- $13.6M
Crooklyn Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Crooklyn.
How Well Do You Know Crooklyn?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the head of the Carmichael family?
Cars in Crooklyn
30 cars on screen, including the 1971 Citroën Station Wagon and the 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.
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1971 Citroën Station Wagon Important role -
1969 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role -
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1972 Plymouth Fury Minor role
Crooklyn Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “克鲁克林” and “Круклин”.
- Also known as
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- 克鲁克林
- Круклин
- Crooklyn - Uma Família de Pernas pro Ar
- 种族情深
- 브룩클린의 아이들
- קרוקלין
- Круклін
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Crooklyn FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Crooklyn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Crooklyn?
Crooklyn runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Crooklyn released?
Crooklyn was released on May 13, 1994.
Who directed Crooklyn?
Crooklyn was directed by Spike Lee.
More films by Spike Lee Who is in the cast of Crooklyn?
Crooklyn stars Delroy Lindo and Alfre Woodard.
How much did Crooklyn make at the box office?
Crooklyn grossed $13.6 million worldwide.
How is Crooklyn rated?
Crooklyn has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Crooklyn have a post-credit scene?
No. Crooklyn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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