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Foxy Brown

Play trailer Poster for Foxy Brown R,  1974,  1h 31m,  Crime/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 62% 21 Reviews Tomatometer 66% 5,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
62% Tomatometer 21 Reviews 66% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
Unable to pay back the $20,000 he owes the mob, small-time hustler Link (Antonio Fargas) instead gives up the identity of an undercover cop (Terry Carter) who happens to be dating his sister, Foxy Brown (Pam Grier). When gangsters later kill the cop, Foxy is quick to make the connection and swears vengeance. Posing as a prostitute, and with the help of a group of neighborhood vigilantes, she gradually tracks down the hit men, their Mafia bosses and her own brother.
Foxy Brown

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Critics Consensus

Rampant amorality and sensationalist flourishes give this crime thriller a rich coat of grime, but Foxy Brown's powerful center lies in Pam Grier's commanding performance.

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Noel Murray The Dissolve Jun 8, 2015
3/5
As handled by Hill, the sensationalistic elements seem both natural and marginal. Grier as Foxy would be fun to watch even if she kept her clothes on and her claws in. Go to Full Review
Jerry Renshaw Austin Chronicle Mar 13, 2007
This is fun action sleaze from the classic era of drive-in blaxploitation films, driven by the no-nonsense direction of Jack Hill, and did well enough at the box office to help put the still-gorgeous Pam Grier on the map. Don't miss it. Go to Full Review
Barbara Scharres Chicago Reader Mar 13, 2007
The film is dated, but its mixed message -- and its potential to offend virtually everyone -- still makes it a powerful discussion starter. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Dec 27, 2025
3/4
Even with the critical reevaluation given to blaxploitation flicks in recent decades, Foxy Brown is still viewed as a lesser entry. Yet I dug it. Go to Full Review
Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Oct 27, 2025
4/10
It can’t live up to the excitement and hipness generated by its predecessor, though it would go on to be incredibly influential and successful for the genre. Go to Full Review
George Anderson Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sep 24, 2024
Brutally dehumanizing black exploitation film pandering to racial prejudices and sadism. Go to Full Review
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Feb 1, 2019 The best movie character ever portrayed: Pam Grier as the title character!
Anakin G Feb 15, 2018 As blaxploitative as they come, but Grier is such a force that the more problematic elements are easy to overlook when she's commanding the screen. See more
Poe R Jul 6, 2017 Sexy, stylish and pleasing. A great little gem of a film
Theodore S Jun 10, 2017 A pretty much perfect exploitation film. There's so many different kinds of fun on display here, it's impossible not to like. And oh man, the one liners... See more
Anakin R Mar 16, 2017 A 70's required viewing
George W Mar 16, 2011 You can just ignore the critics rating on this one, it's one of the finest Blaxploitation movies I've ever seen. Actually I would say it's my favorite and my personal favorite Jack Hill film. Jack Hill is the man responsible for discovering Pam Grier, and he's also the director responsible for making such films as Coffy, Switchblade Sisters, Swinging Cheerleaders, The Big Doll House, & The Big Bird Cage. Now most fans seem to prefer Coffy to Foxy Brown, I can see why though... Coffy is a litte more violent and you get to see more flesh of Pam Grier. I think Foxy Brown just works better for me, it seems more solid in the acting department. I also like story a little bit more I guess, it's nothing special but it really doesn't need to be. I will point out one thing, Seth Rogen is apparently a fan of this film because the intro to Foxy Brown and Superbad are so identical. The Foxy Brown intro theme song even utters the words superbad, can't be any more ovious than that, can it? The plot of Foxy Brown is simple, it's your typical revenge movie grindhouse style. Brown is out to avenge her boyfriend's (a narcotics investigator) death that was knocked off by a savage crime ring. Just let it be known don't ever pissed off Pam Grier because if your a man, she will take your manhood, literally. If you've seen True Romance, Pulp Fiction, or Inglourious Basterds, you've noticed gunshots to the balls. Tarantino gets that from Pam Grier and Jack Hill. Yes, Foxy Brown is ruthless and wild but if you've seen any of Jack Hill's work, you wouldn't expect anything less. And if you're wondering, Foxy Brown the rapper is named after Pam Grier in this film. Grier gave her permission to use the name but there will only be one Foxy Brown to me, Pam Grier can never be duplicated, ever. So if your looking for a real taste of 70's Blaxploitation, make sure get this movie, and don't forget Coffy as well. I highly recommend Foxy Brown for any fan of Grier, Hill, or Blaxploitation, I also think this be great starter for anyone new to the genre. Movies wouldn't be what they are today if it weren't for films like Foxy Brown. The types of movies pushed boundaries and influenced filmmakers and musicians alike. See more
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Movie Info

Synopsis Unable to pay back the $20,000 he owes the mob, small-time hustler Link (Antonio Fargas) instead gives up the identity of an undercover cop (Terry Carter) who happens to be dating his sister, Foxy Brown (Pam Grier). When gangsters later kill the cop, Foxy is quick to make the connection and swears vengeance. Posing as a prostitute, and with the help of a group of neighborhood vigilantes, she gradually tracks down the hit men, their Mafia bosses and her own brother.
Director
Jack Hill
Producer
Buzz Feitshans
Screenwriter
Jack Hill
Production Co
American International Pictures (AIP)
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 5, 1974, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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