The Wash

2001

The Wash

Critics Consensus

Sloppily-made, amateurish, and scarce on laughs, The Wash can't compare to Richard Pryor's 1976 Car Wash.

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Movie Info

This throwback to the frolicsome comedies of the 1970s is from writer/director D.J. Pooh, creator of Friday (1995) and 3 Strikes (2000). Dr. Dre stars as Sean, who's financially strapped and on the verge of losing his home and his car until his roommate Dee Loc Snoop Dogg suggests he join him as an employee at the local car wash. Tensions mount between the pals when the establishment's eccentric owner Mr. Washington (George Wallace) promotes the more mature and responsible Sean over Dee Loc, and Sean is subsequently forced to crack down on his scamming buddy's side hustles and locker room assignations with female co-workers. When their boss is kidnapped, however, Sean and Dee Loc must work together to save their employer, their jobs, and their friendship. Angell Conwell and Tom "Tiny" Lister Jr. co-star in this urban farce flavored with a hip-hop soundtrack.
  • Rating:
    R (for pervasive language, drug use, some sexuality and violence)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Directed By:
    D.J. Pooh
  • Written By:
    D.J. Pooh
  • In Theaters:
     wide
  • On Disc/Streaming:
  • Box Office:
    $9,756,000
  • Runtime:
  • Studio:
    Lions Gate Films

Cast

Snoop Dogg
as Dee Loc
Dr. Dre
as Sean
D.J. Pooh
as Slim
George Wallace (II)
as Mr. Washington
Angell Conwell
as Antoinette
Shari Watson
as Vickey
Shawn Fonteno
as Face
Julio R. Gonzales
as Julio G
Marcia Wright
as Sharon
Bruce Bruce
as DeWayne
Tommy "Tiny" Lister
as Bear
Alex Thomas
as Jimmy
Lamont Bentley
as C-Money
Arif S. Kinchen
as Lil' Dee
Demetrius Navarro
as Juan
John Basinger
as Mickey
Rashaan Nall
as Ronald
Alvin Joiner
as Wayne
Frank Chavez
as Officer Hoppy
Ricardo Brown
as Maniac
Jeris Poindexter
as Mr. Francis
Pierre Edwards
as Mark
Jude S. Walko
as Window Man
Derek Thompson
as Old Man
Tommy Chong
as Dee's Connection
Isley Nicole Melton
as Karen
Pauly Shore
as Man in Trunk
Anthony Albano
as Mafia Tony
Chris "Ludacris" Bridges
as Wash Customer
Shaquille O'Neal
as Wash customer
Eminem
as Chris (uncredited)
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Audience Reviews for The Wash

  • Nov 27, 2011
    A boring and poorly-made movie on all fronts scarce on legitimate humour. The only appeal is the collection of hip-hop stars that appear including Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Xzibit, Ludacris, and even, Shaquille O'Neal. Despite this, the plot doesn't seem to be going anywhere for the longest time and you will find yourself very disinterested early-on. The acting is nothing special and the direction is sloppy. Coming from a big fan of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's music, the movie is an overall mess that isn't good at any one aspect to keep you entertained.
    Suneel J Super Reviewer
  • Jun 11, 2008
    funny classic go watch
    khalvic b Super Reviewer
  • Dec 24, 2007
    HONESTLY one of the WORST films I have ever seen!!!! CAN NOT stress it enough!!!!!!!!!!!
    Miriam K Super Reviewer
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