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Black Dynamite

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2009 | 85 min | Comedy, Action

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. 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 anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Deadpool or 22 Jump Street, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

This is the story of 1970s African-American action legend Black Dynamite. The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor. Black Dynamite was the one hero willing to fight The Man all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $297K worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 177K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Scott Sanders

  • Michael Jai WhiteBlack Dynamite
  • Arsenio HallTasty Freeze
  • Tommy DavidsonCream Corn
  • Kevin ChapmanO'Leary
  • Richard EdsonDino
  • Bokeem WoodbineBlack Hand Jack
  • Buddy LewisGunsmoke
  • Irwin KeyesHenchman
  • Miguel A. Núñez Jr.Mo Bitches
  • Nicole Ari ParkerMahogany Black