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Gridlock'd

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1997 | 91 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved River's Edge or Fargo, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence and drug use.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After a friend overdoses, Spoon and Stretch decide to kick their drug habits and attempt to enroll in a government detox program. Their efforts are hampered by seemingly endless red tape, as they are shuffled from one office to another while being chased by drug dealers and the police.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $6 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 63K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall

  • Tim RothStretch
  • Tupac ShakurSpoon
  • Thandiwe NewtonCookie
  • Charles FleischerMr. Woodson
  • Vondie Curtis-HallD-Reper
  • Howard HessemanBlind Man
  • James Pickens Jr.Supervisor
  • Tom TowlesD-Reper's Henchman
  • Bokeem WoodbineMud (uncredited)
  • John SaylesCop #1