Set It Off (1996)
Kernel Score: 81% · 389 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Action, Romance
Released: 1996-11-06
Runtime: 123 minutes
Where to watch Set It Off
- Stream: Starz
- Free with ads: Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Four inner-city Black women, determined to end their constant struggle, decide to live by one rule — get what you want or die trying. So the four women take back their lives and take out some banks in the process.
Set It Off parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Set It Off is an R-rated crime thriller about four women who turn to bank robbery out of desperation.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Centers on armed bank robbery and violent heist sequences carried out by the main characters.
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
Cast
- Jada Pinkett Smith as Stony
- Queen Latifah as Cleo
- Vivica A. Fox as Frankie
- Kimberly Elise as Tisean
- Blair Underwood as Keith
- John C. McGinley as Detective Strode
- Anna Maria Horsford as Ms. Wells
- Ella Joyce as Detective Waller
- Charles Robinson as Nate
- Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Stevie
Set It Off FAQ
Is Set It Off good?
Set It Off has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 389 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Set It Off?
In the US you can stream Set It Off on Starz, watch it free with ads on Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Set It Off OK for kids?
Set It Off is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Set It Off is an R-rated crime thriller about four women who turn to bank robbery out of desperation.
What movies are like Set It Off?
If you liked Set It Off, try Heat, Baby Boy, The Getaway and The Usual Suspects.