Juice (1992)
Kernel Score: 81% · 438 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1992-01-17
Runtime: 96 minutes
Where to watch Juice
- Stream: Paramount+, Starz
- Free with ads: Hoopla, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Four Harlem friends -- Bishop, Q, Steel and Raheem -- dabble in petty crime, but they decide to go big by knocking off a convenience store. Bishop, the magnetic leader of the group, has the gun. But Q has different aspirations. He wants to be a DJ and happens to have a gig the night of the robbery. Unfortunately for him, Bishop isn't willing to take no for answer in a game where everything's for keeps.
Juice parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Juice is an R-rated crime drama about young friends drawn into petty crime, robbery, and gun violence.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes gun violence, a robbery, and escalating deadly conflict among friends.
- Language: Moderate — Reflects gritty urban dialogue typical of an R-rated 1990s crime drama.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Ernest R. Dickerson
Cast
- Omar Epps as Quincy 'Q' Powell
- Tupac Shakur as Roland Bishop
- Khalil Kain as Raheem Porter
- Jermaine Hopkins as Steel
- Cindy Herron as Yolanda
- Samuel L. Jackson as Trip
- Queen Latifah as Ruffhouse M.C.
- Vincent Laresca as Radames
- Michael Badalucco as Detective Kelly
- Donald Faison as Student
Juice FAQ
Is Juice good?
Juice has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 438 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Juice?
In the US you can stream Juice on Paramount+ and Starz, watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Juice OK for kids?
Juice is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Juice is an R-rated crime drama about young friends drawn into petty crime, robbery, and gun violence.
What movies are like Juice?
If you liked Juice, try Street Flow, Hustle & Flow, 8 Mile and Divines.