Imperial Dreams
Seen it?2014 | 86 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A 21-year-old reformed gangster's devotion to his family and his future is put to the test when he is released from prison and returns to his old stomping grounds in Watts, Los Angeles.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Malik Vitthal
- John BoyegaBambi
- Glenn PlummerUncle Shrimp
- De'Aundre BondsGideon
- Keke PalmerSamaara
- Sufe BradshawDetective Gill
- Nora ZehetnerJanine
- RotimiWayne
- Todd LouisoPeter Hall
- Jernard BurksCornell
- Maximiliano HernándezDetective Hernandez