Sleight
Seen it?2017 | 89 min | Drama, Thriller, Action, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 16 times its budget, though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.4 out of 10 from audiences. 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 likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Traffic or Close Range, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A young street magician is left to take care of his little sister after his mother's passing and turns to drug dealing in the Los Angeles party scene to keep a roof over their heads. When he gets into trouble with his supplier, his sister is kidnapped and he is forced to rely on both his sleight of hand and brilliant mind to save her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$4 million worldwide on a $250K budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by J.D. Dillard
- Jacob LatimoreBo
- Seychelle GabrielHolly
- Storm ReidTina
- Sasheer ZamataGeorgi
- Dulé HillAngelo
- Cameron EspositoLuna
- Michael VillarPacky
- Brandon JohnsonRamone
- Jay WalkerBlake
- Alex HynerNoah