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Off the Hook (2001): Cast & Ratings

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Off the Hook is a 2001 film directed by Adam Watstein, starring Jamal Mackey and Walter Velasquez. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
64%
Metascore
52
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Off the Hook (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Adam Watstein
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Off the Hook About?

The premise of Off the Hook without spoilers.

Two childhood friends, Lorenzo and Walter, navigate the challenges of growing up in the Bronx, pursuing careers as hip-hop artists. As they chase their dreams, their paths diverge: Lorenzo resorts to drug dealing to support himself, while Walter strives to stay on track through college. When Lorenzo faces arrest, he's forced to reckon with the difficult choices and consequences of his actions, testing their friendship and their futures.

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Cast & crew

Off the Hook Cast

Jamal Mackey leads the cast, with Walter Velasquez. Directed by Adam Watstein.

From the director

More from Adam Watstein

More films directed by Adam Watstein, best-rated first: Loudmouth Soup and Invisible.

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Ratings

Off the Hook Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Off the Hook 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

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Off the Hook FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Off the Hook, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Off the Hook?

Off the Hook runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Off the Hook released?

Off the Hook was released on July 6, 2001.

Who directed Off the Hook?

Off the Hook was directed by Adam Watstein.

More films by Adam Watstein

Who is in the cast of Off the Hook?

Off the Hook stars Jamal Mackey and Walter Velasquez.

How is Off the Hook rated?

Off the Hook has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic.

Does Off the Hook have a post-credit scene?

No. Off the Hook has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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