The Homeboy
Synopsis
Realizing that he is dangerously close to becoming a "Where Are They Now" casualty, MC², an arrogant red-haired rap star from the plush New Jersey suburbs, begins plotting a comeback with the help of his management team. Shortly thereafter, onto the scene comes MC²'s longtime musical idol, a retired old-school British rapper (Hoolie Hooligan) with a nasty reputation and a penchant for obscenely large wrenches. Disguised as a polite sink repairman (his alter ego, Wendell) Hoolie proceeds to infiltrate MC²'s plumbing as well as his disintegrating career, with dramatic (and traumatic) results.
Top Cast
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Dave McCrea
MC²
Downtown Julie Brown
Tallulah Jones
Ben Cain
Jarvis Alley
David M. Wallace
Hoolie Hooligan
Keith Birkfeld
Beatbox
John Sobestanovich
Don
Ben Wang
Mrs. Chan
Victoria Rong
Lin Chan
Ben Chau
Restaurant Manager
Andy Bosma
Cameraman
Mitch Goldberg
Himself
Tim Ghiselli
Man with Pencil Sharpener
Audrey Mar
Mrs. Chan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 613 DaysFebruary 2, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 8, 2002
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Gebroe
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick Kronberg
- Original Title
- The Homeboy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Hooligan Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Gebroe
Rick Kronberg
Tom Agnello
Department Leadership Roster
Rick Kronberg
Writer
David Gebroe
Director
Tom Agnello
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Homeboy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Homeboy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Homeboy about?
Realizing that he is dangerously close to becoming a "Where Are They Now" casualty, MC², an arrogant red-haired rap star from the plush New Jersey suburbs, begins plotting a comeback with the help of his management team. Shortly thereafter, onto the scene comes MC²'s longtime musical idol, a retired old-school British rapper (Hoolie Hooligan) with a nasty reputation and a penchant for obscenely large wrenches. Disguised as a polite sink repairman (his alter ego, Wendell) Hoolie proceeds to infiltrate MC²'s plumbing as well as his disintegrating career, with dramatic (and traumatic) results.
Who directed The Homeboy?
The Homeboy was directed by David Gebroe.
Who stars in The Homeboy?
The principal cast of The Homeboy includes Dave McCrea, Downtown Julie Brown, Ben Cain, David M. Wallace, Keith Birkfeld.
When was The Homeboy released and how long is it?
The Homeboy was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Homeboy?
The Homeboy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).