Christine Claravall, Doug E. Doug, John Leguizamo

Four Bronx buddies spend an evening cruising for girls and getting into trouble as they tool around the South Bronx. But as episodic and aimless as this film seems, it is built around strong performan...( read more  read more... )ces by its four leads: Mario Joyner, Nestor Serrano, John Leguizamo and Doug E. Doug. But writer-director Joseph Vasquez gives each guy a distinctive personality and uses their various adventures to examine just how dead-end life seems to this quartet of black and Hispanic buddies--and which ones have a chance of breaking out. Leguizamo is particularly intriguing as a sensitive type who is looking for an actual relationship with a woman, rather than hit-and-run sex, while Joyner is solid as the voice of reason in the group. And Doug E. Doug has a jack-in-the-box comic energy that's undeniable. --Marshall Fine

Flixster Users

54% liked it

1,153 ratings

R

Directed by: Joseph B. Vasquez

Release Date: May 24, 1991

Invite friends to see

DVD Release Date: January 13, 2004

Stats: 60 reviews

Get movie widget Recommend it Add to Favorites

Photos


None yet... Got one?

Your Rating



clear rating

Flixster Reviews (60)


  • January 7, 2008
    Hilarious!
  • March 18, 2008
    I didn't like this film.
  • January 6, 2008
    I seen this movie along time ago it caught my attention cause of John Leguizamo in it and thats my fav actor but turned out to be pretty good.
  • August 29, 2007
    WANT TO SEE IT AGAIN
  • May 4, 2007
    I used to wanna be a homeboy, now after seeing this cover and actually knowing what it means, I'm not so thrilled by the idea anymore.
  • February 19, 2007
    This Movie is Halirous.. Its a Must See!!
  • January 23, 2007
    okay, no, HOLD UP. the title of this movie is worth its weight in solid mockery gold. i sort of have to see it!
  • January 22, 2007
    i don't want to see it
  • October 29, 2006
    wow, walking down memory lane! I use to watch this movie every saturday afternoon, when I was a kid. It craked me up.
  • June 8, 2006
    There is no plot, just a bunch of guys out on the town.

Critic Reviews


No recent reviews.

Comments


This board looks lonely. Be the first to talk about "Hangin' with the Homeboys" !

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

More Like This


Click a thumb to vote on that suggestion, or add your own suggestions.

  • Night at the Museum
    Night at the Museum (19%)
  • Spider-Man 3
    Spider-Man 3 (26%)
  • Mr. & Mrs. Smith
    Mr. & Mrs. Smith (44%)
  • The Bourne Ultimatum
    The Bourne Ultimatum (32%)

Facts


No facts approved yet. Be the first

Hangin' with the ... : Watch Free on TV


Hangin' with the Homeboys Trivia


  • Which 1991 movie does these Actors star in: Doug E. Doug Mario Joyner John Leguizamo Nestor Serrano  Answer »

Movie Quizzes


No quizzes for Hangin' with the Homeboys. Want to create one?

Video Clips


No video clips yet. Want to upload one?

Recent News


No recent headlines. Got one?

Most Popular Skin


No skins yet. Interested in creating one?