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Fresh

Seen it?

1994 | 114 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

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 likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Menace II Society or New Jack City, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence and drug use.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Death and violence anger twelve year old drug courier Fresh, who sets his rival employers against each other.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $8 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 141K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Boaz Yakin

  • Sean NelsonMichael (aka Fresh)
  • Giancarlo EspositoEsteban
  • Samuel L. JacksonSam
  • N'Bushe WrightNichole
  • Ron BriceCorky
  • Jean-Claude La MarreJake
  • José ZúñigaLt. Perez
  • Luis LantiguaChuckie
  • Yul VazquezChille
  • Cheryl FreemanAunt Frances