Strictly Business (1991): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Strictly Business is a 1991 romantic comedy starring Joseph C. Phillips as Waymon, Halle Berry and Tommy Davidson. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $7.7 million worldwide. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Island World
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Strictly Business About?
The premise of Strictly Business without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A comedy following Waymon, a successful real‑estate agent stuck in a loveless long‑term relationship. When he falls for hip‑ster club‑goer Natalie, he enlists his charismatic mail‑room colleague Bobby to help him appear cooler and move up the corporate ladder, using their schemes to turn a simple promotion into a boardroom power play.
Strictly Business Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex scene
- mailroom clerk
- fired from a job
- real estate
- breakup
- sex in bed
- selfishness
- friendship
- african american
- sabotage
- upward mobility
- executive
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- yuppie
- urban setting
- manhattan new york city
- harlem manhattan new york city
- ambition
- nightclub
- intern
- fraud
- racial slur
- day care center
- business deal
- orgasm
- dream
- revelation
- restaurant
- punched in the face
- love
- workaholic
- slow motion scene
- sex
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- black american
- nerd
- irs internal revenue service
- management trainee
- male female relationship
- infatuation
- business
- restaurant hostess
- waitress
- blackmail
- cross cultural relations
- middle class
- new york city
- racquetball
- revolving door
- ghetto
- hip hop
Where to Watch Strictly Business
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Strictly Business Cast & Characters
Joseph C. Phillips leads the cast as Waymon, with Halle Berry as Natalie and Tommy Davidson as Bobby.
- Joseph C. Phillips as Waymon
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Halle Berry as Natalie - Tommy Davidson as Bobby
- David Marshall Grant as David
Also Starring in Strictly Business
· 17 more- Samuel L. Jackson Monroe
- Sam Rockwell Gary
- Denis Leary Jake
- Isaiah Washington Hustler
- James McDaniel Roland Halloran
- Paul Butler Leroy Halloran
- Novella Nelson Olivia
- Kevin Hooks Married Man
- Joe Torry Darryl
- Jon Cypher Drake
- Annie Golden Sheila
- Anne-Marie Johnson Diedre
- Ellen Cleghorne Cocktail Waitress
- Ira Wheeler Mr. Atwell
- Susan Haskell Donna
- Kim Coles Millicent
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Strictly Business Plot Summary
What happens in Strictly Business 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
Bobby, a party-loving mail clerk who has stuck around in a big real estate investment firm for two years, longs to break into the trainee broker program. Frustrated by a system that seems to reward patience over talent, he keeps chipping away, hoping to outrun the clock and the office hierarchy.
At the same firm, Waymon Tinsdale is an uptight middle manager on the cusp of making partner, carefully managing every move and every image. At lunch one day he notices a striking hostess named Natalie, a woman who piques his curiosity but whose presence leaves him tongue-tied and unsure.
Full summary
The whole story of Strictly Business, scene by scene
Strictly Business Box Office
Strictly Business grossed $7.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.7M
- US & Canada
- $7.7M
Strictly Business Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Strictly Business.
How Well Do You Know Strictly Business?
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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What is the name of the party‑loving mail clerk who wants to become a trainee broker?
Cars in Strictly Business
27 cars on screen, including the 1982 BMW 528e E28 and the Checker Marathon.
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1982 BMW 528e E28 Important role -
Checker Marathon Minor role -
1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role -
1990 Lincoln Town Car Minor role
Strictly Business Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Simplemente negocios” and “Только бизнес”.
- Also known as
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- Simplemente negocios
- Только бизнес
- 엄밀한 일
- Nic osobistego
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Strictly Business FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Strictly Business, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Strictly Business?
Strictly Business runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Strictly Business released?
Strictly Business was released on November 8, 1991.
Who is in the cast of Strictly Business?
Strictly Business stars Joseph C. Phillips as Waymon, Halle Berry as Natalie and Tommy Davidson as Bobby, among 21 credited actors.
Where can I watch Strictly Business?
In the US, Strictly Business is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Strictly Business make at the box office?
Strictly Business grossed $7.7 million worldwide.
Does Strictly Business have a post-credit scene?
No. Strictly Business has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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