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Dope

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2015 | 103 min | Crime, Drama, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pulp Fiction or Menace II Society, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect drug use.

Malcolm is carefully surviving life in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while juggling college applications, academic interviews, and the SAT. A chance invitation to an underground party leads him into an adventure that could allow him to go from being a geek, to being dope, to ultimately being himself.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $18 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 122K people sought it out in the past year

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Directed by Rick Famuyiwa

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