Rappin'_
"It's The Street Sensation That's Sweepin' The Nation!"
An ex-con and break-dancer helps save a neighborhood from a greedy developer while trying to win a rap contest.
Starring
Mario Van Peebles, Eriq La Salle, Melvin Plowden
Box Office
$2.9M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Tubi
2 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Rappin' was released 41 years ago in 1985.
Overview
An ex-con and break-dancer helps save a neighborhood from a greedy developer while trying to win a rap contest.
Rappin' is a Drama, Music film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (18)
Mario Van Peebles
John
Eriq La Salle
Ice
MP
Melvin Plowden
Fats
RA
Richie Abanes
Richie
Kadeem Hardison
Moon
Ice-T
Himself
LO
Leo O'Brien
Allan
Charles Grant
Duane
Rony Clanton
Cedric
RJ
Ruth Jaroslow
Mrs. Goldberg
AB
Anthony Bishop
Mr. Fiorello
FM
Fredric Mao
Mr. Chan
Rutanya Alda
Cecilia
Eyde Byrde
Grandma
Tasia Valenza
Dixie
DB
Don Brockett
Store Manager
Clayton Hill
Kilroy
Eugene Wilde
Performer
BOX OFFICE
$2.9M
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
92 min (1h 32m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (12 votes)
Popularity
7
Box Office
$2,864,845
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Rappin' about?
An ex-con and break-dancer helps save a neighborhood from a greedy developer while trying to win a rap contest.
How long is Rappin'?
Rappin' has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in Rappin'?
The cast of Rappin' includes Mario Van Peebles, Eriq La Salle, Melvin Plowden, Richie Abanes, Kadeem Hardison.
How much did Rappin' make at the box office?
Rappin' earned $2,864,845 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Rappin'?
Rappin' has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Music
