Turn It Up (2000)
Overview
Trying to bootstrap his way out of Brooklyn's mean streets is Diamond, a rap musician. With his long-time pal Gage acting as his manager, he's trying to lay down a demo tape with cut-rate studio time. To pay the bills, he and Gage run drugs for "Mr. B." Inside a week, Diamond's beloved mother dies suddenly, his father appears after an absence of 12 years and wants a relationship, and his girlfriend Kia tells him she's pregnant, asking him if he's ready to be a father. Gage steals $100,000 in a multiple-felony robbery so that Diamond can record a full album, not knowing it's Mr. B's money he's taken. B wants his money, Diamond wants his music, Tia wants an answer.
Where to watch Turn It Up
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Starz, Starz Roku Premium Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Turn It Up in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Turn It Up about?
Trying to bootstrap his way out of Brooklyn's mean streets is Diamond, a rap musician. With his long-time pal Gage acting as his manager, he's trying to lay down a demo tape with cut-rate studio time. To pay the bills, he and Gage run drugs for "Mr. B." Inside a week, Diamond's beloved mother dies suddenly, his father appears after an absence of 12 years and wants a relationship, and his girlfriend Kia tells him she's pregnant, asking him if he's ready to be a father. Gage steals $100,000 in a multiple-felony robbery so that Diamond can record a full album, not knowing it's Mr. B's money he's taken. B wants his money, Diamond wants his music, Tia wants an answer. Turn It Up is a Action, Crime, Drama movie, released on 2000-09-06, runtime 86 minutes.
Is Turn It Up worth watching?
TMDB users rate Turn It Up 4.8 out of 10 from 30 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Turn It Up?
In the United States, Turn It Up streams on Starz and Starz Roku Premium Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Robert Adetuyi
Cast
- Pras Michel as Denzel / Diamond
- Ja Rule as David 'Gage' Williams
- Jason Statham as Mr. B
- Vondie Curtis-Hall as Cliff
- Tamala Jones as Kia
- John Ralston as Mr. White
- Chris Messina as Baz
- Eugene Clark as Marshall
- Derwin Jordan as Seamus
- Patrice Goodman as Jane
- Chang Tseng as Mr. Chang
- Harry-O as Master Mix
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Sources
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