You Got Served
Seen it?2004 | 95 min | Music, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 6 times its budget, but just 14% on Rotten Tomatoes held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
At Mr. Rad's Warehouse, the best hip-hop crews in Los Angeles compete for money and respect. But when a suburban crew crashes the party, stealing their dancers — and their moves — two warring friends have to pull together to represent the street.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
14% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$51 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 89K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chris Stokes
- Marques HoustonElgin
- OmarionDavid
- J-BoogRico
- Lil' FizzRashann
- Jennifer FreemanLiyah
- Meagan GoodBeautifull
- Raz BVick
- Michael TaliferroEmerald
- Steve HarveyMr. Rad
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