Idlewild Image
Metascore

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critics

User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

Summary: A musical set in the Prohibition-era American South, where a speakeasy performer and club manager Rooster must contend with gangsters who have their eyes on the club while his piano player and partner Percival must choose between his love, Angel or his obligations to his father.
Runtime: 121 min
Rating: Rated R for violence, sexuality, nudity and language.
Production: HBO Films
Genres: Drama, Romance, Crime, Musical
Country: USA
Language: English
Home Release Date: Dec 5, 2006
Director Credit
Bryan Barber Director
Writer Credit
Bryan Barber Written By
Principal Cast Credit
Big Boi Rooster
Terrence Howard Trumpy
Cast Credit
André Benjamin Percival
Ben Vereen Percy Senior
Bobbe' J. Thompson Young Rooster
Cicely Tyson Mother Hopkins
Faizon Love Ace
Jackie Long Monk
Macy Gray Taffy
Malinda Williams Zora
Oscar Dillon Bobo
Patti LaBelle The Real Angel Davenport
Paula Jai Parker Rose
Paula Patton Angel
Ving Rhames Spats
Producer Credit
André Benjamin Co-Producer
Big Boi Co-Producer
Blue Williams Co-Producer
Bryan Barber Co-Producer
Charles Roven Producer
Erika Conner Co-Producer
Kimberly Rach Line Producer
Robert Guralnick Producer
Robin O'Hara Executive Producer
Scott Macaulay Executive Producer
William Green Executive Producer
imdb.com Movie title data, credits, and poster art provided by: