Steal Away
Seen it?History, Music, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. 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 history buffs. If you loved BlacKkKlansman or Schindler's List, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
An HBCU warrior choir fights the Ku Klux Klan's reign of terror against their schools with songs of faith and freedom, and after conquering the world must then conquer their own demons.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerNot counted
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Ashley Blake
- Eugene SimonMyron Sheolgate
- Nina Toussaint-WhiteJulia Hayden
- Tongayi ChirisaHiram Jackson
- Paul AmosClifford Vetter
- Gabriel DavenportBenjamin Holmes
- Keivonn WoodardMatteo
- Liyou AbereMinnie Tate
- Joaquina KalukangoSarah Sheppard