Gridlock'd
“Life is a traffic jam.”
Synopsis
After a friend overdoses, Spoon and Stretch decide to kick their drug habits and attempt to enroll in a government detox program. Their efforts are hampered by seemingly endless red tape, as they are shuffled from one office to another while being chased by drug dealers and the police.
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Gridlock'd (1997) Trailer
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Top Cast
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Tim Roth
Stretch
Tupac Shakur
Spoon
Thandiwe Newton
Cookie
Charles Fleischer
Mr. Woodson
Vondie Curtis-Hall
D-Reper
Howard Hesseman
Blind Man
James Pickens Jr.
Supervisor
Tom Towles
D-Reper's Henchman
Bokeem Woodbine
Mud (uncredited)
John Sayles
Cop #1
Eric Payne
Cop #2
Tom Wright
Koolaid
James Shanta
Patrolman #1
Jim O'Malley
Patrolman #2
George Poulos
Chuck
Debbie Zaricor
Clerk
Mik Scriba
Officer #1
Lucy Liu
Cee-cee
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 14, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.12x
+$600K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vondie Curtis-Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Vondie Curtis-Hall
- Original Score
- Stewart Copeland
- Original Title
- Gridlock'd
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.6M
- Production Studios
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Def Pictures, Dragon Pictures, Interscope Communications, Gramercy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Stewart Copeland
Bill Pope
Christopher Koefoed
Erica Huggins, Scott Kroopf, Paul Webster, Damian Jones, Russell Simmons
Department Leadership Roster
Erica Huggins
Producer
Bill Pope
Director of Photography
Paul Webster
Producer
Damian Jones
Producer
Stewart Copeland
Original Music Composer
Christopher Koefoed
Editor
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Director
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Screenplay
Dan Bishop
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gridlock'd
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gridlock'd about?
After a friend overdoses, Spoon and Stretch decide to kick their drug habits and attempt to enroll in a government detox program. Their efforts are hampered by seemingly endless red tape, as they are shuffled from one office to another while being chased by drug dealers and the police.
Who directed Gridlock'd?
Gridlock'd was directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall.
Who stars in Gridlock'd?
The principal cast of Gridlock'd includes Tim Roth, Tupac Shakur, Thandiwe Newton, Charles Fleischer, Vondie Curtis-Hall.
When was Gridlock'd released and how long is it?
Gridlock'd was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Gridlock'd?
Gridlock'd had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $5.6M at the worldwide box office (1.12 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Gridlock'd?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gridlock'd was composed by Stewart Copeland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gridlock'd?
Gridlock'd holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).