The Players Club (1998)

31% of critics liked it
(16 reviews)
81% of users liked it
(27,599 ratings)

Rapper/ actor Ice Cube directed this urban comedy-drama about African-American single mother Diana (Lisa Raye), who aims for a career as a broadcast journalist. To finance her education, she works as a stripper at the raucous Players Club, run by hustler Dollar Bill (Bernie Mac). When naive Ebony… More Rapper/ actor Ice Cube directed this urban comedy-drama about African-American single mother Diana (Lisa Raye), who aims for a career as a broadcast journalist. To finance her education, she works as a stripper at the raucous Players Club, run by hustler Dollar Bill (Bernie Mac). When naive Ebony (Monica Calhoun), Diana's young cousin, also signs on at the club, Ronnie (Chrystale Wilson) attempts to lead Ebony into prostitution, creating conflicts, while club deejay Blue (Jamie Foxx) begins dating Diana. This film is Ice Cube's feature directorial debut; he also scripted and appears in a supporting role. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 44 min.
Directed By: Ice Cube
Written By: Ice Cube
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Apr 8, 1998 Wide
On DVD: Sep 14, 1999
Studio: New Line Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
... better than Showgirls * *But mister, please * *I'm afraid it falls a little bit short of Striptease.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Showgirlz 'n the Hood.

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danny d

had some funny moments, but bot great by any means
Fascade F

Definitely a must have classic for your collection...A woman must come to terms against all odds in making a living. the jokes and the cast are real.
Brian R

Ice Cube could be a serious filmmaker if he wanted to. The Players Club is a very good film about one working as stripper making more money and it's also about it's downfall and watching out for one's cousin. I especially like the character Ronnie played by Chrystale… More
Ice Cube could be a serious filmmaker if he wanted to. The Players Club is a very good film about one working as stripper making more money and it's also about it's downfall and watching out for one's cousin. I especially like the character Ronnie played by Chrystale Wilson who brings realness and such ferocity to her character. Ice Cube also wrote this picture uses an all star cast, voice over narration, music, and comedy. I give him credit.