Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Seen it?2005 | 100 min | Comedy, Music, Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little 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 wants a laugh and the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town Ohio mans moves to Brooklyn, New York, to throw an unprecedented block party.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$12 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michel Gondry
- Dave ChappelleSelf
- Erykah BaduSelf
- CommonSelf
- Yasiin BeySelf - (as Mos Def)
- Talib KweliSelf
- BilalSelf
- Lil' CeaseSelf
- Cody ChestnuTTSelf
- Lauryn HillSelf (Fugees)
- Wyclef JeanSelf (Fugees)