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Sing Sing

Seen it?

2024 | 107 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Hurricane or Something the Lord Made, 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 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Actor. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars, 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award. Plus 19 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide on a $2 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 276K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Greg Kwedar

  • Colman DomingoJohn 'Divine G' Whitfield
  • Clarence MaclinClarence 'Divine Eye' Maclin
  • Sean San JoseMike Mike
  • Paul RaciBrent Buell
  • David "Dap" GiraudyDavid 'Dap' Giraudy
  • Patrick "Preme" GriffinPatrick 'Preme' Griffin
  • Mosi EagleMosi Eagle
  • James "Big E" WilliamsJames 'Big E' Williams
  • Sean Dino JohnsonSean 'Dino' Johnson
  • Brent Buell