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Nickel Boys

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2024 | 140 min | Drama, History

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it collected a shelf of major awards. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Raging Bull or The Trial of the Chicago 7, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 91 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Cinematography. Also nominated for 5 Oscars, 1 Golden Globe and 1 BAFTA. Plus 24 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $3 million worldwide on a $23 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 199K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by RaMell Ross

  • Ethan HerisseElwood
  • Brandon WilsonTurner
  • Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorHattie
  • Hamish LinklaterSpencer
  • Gralen Bryant BanksBlakeley
  • Fred HechingerHarper
  • Jimmie FailsMr. Hill
  • Luke TennieGriff
  • Bryan Gael GuzmanJaime
  • Ethan Cole SharpYoung Elwood