---
title: "Belly"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/belly-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 12888
imdb_id: "tt0158493"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 194
content_rating: "R"
---

# Belly (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/belly-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Belly.
Year: 1998.
Release Date (US): 11/04/1998.
Genre: Crime and Drama.
Runtime: 1h 36m.
Director: Hype Williams (feature film directing debut).
Writer: Hype Williams.
Filming Location: New York City.
Cast: Nas, DMX, Taral Hicks, Method Man, T-Boz, Hassan Johnson.
Uncredited Cameos: Sean Paul, Mr. Vegas.
Plot: Tommy Bundy and Sincere are best friends, infamous and ruthless criminals, and shot-callers in the hood. They are respected by many but feared by all. As police close in and new players look for a come up, their reign is questioned.
Specific details: Sincere has a girlfriend named Tionne and an infant daughter named Kenya.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel | Crave | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hype Williams
- **Networks / Studios**: Artisan Entertainment, Big Dog Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **DMX** as *Tommy 'Buns' Bundy*
- **Nas** as *Sincere*
- **Hassan Johnson** as *Mark*
- **Taral Hicks** as *Kisha*
- **Tionne Watkins** as *Tionne*
- **Oliver "Power" Grant** as *Knowledge*
- **Louie Rankin** as *Lennox*
- **Stanley Drayton** as *Wise*
- **James Parris** as *LaKid*
- **Method Man** as *Shameek*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Belly online?
Belly is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Belly worth watching?
Belly holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 194 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Belly and when was it released?
Belly is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Belly?
Belly was directed by Hype Williams.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Belly — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/12888)
- [Belly (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belly_(film))
- [Belly (1998) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0158493/fullcredits/)
- [Belly (1998) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/12888-belly/cast)
- [Belly (1998) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0158493/)
- [Belly (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belly_(film))

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