Lemonade
Seen it?2016 | 65 min | Music, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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 most people. If you loved HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The second "visual album" (a collection of short films) by Beyoncé, this time around she takes a piercing look at racial issues and feminist concepts through a sexualized, satirical, and solemn tone.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
8.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Emmys.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé
Friday Night FlickAlso from director Beyoncé: a critically acclaimed music film.
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed music film that fewer people know today.
Beats Sunday Safe BetAnother music film, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Cadillac Records
Weeknight WatchAnother music film, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls Weeknight WatchAnother music film, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Kahlil Joseph, Beyoncé, Jonas Åkerlund, Mark Romanek, Melina Matsoukas, Dikayl Rimmasch, Todd Tourso
- BeyoncéSelf
- Brittani AlexanderSelf
- Jasmine BadieSelf
- Fulani BahatiSelf
- Chlöe BaileySelf
- Halle BaileySelf
- Denee BaptisteSelf
- Kendra BracySelf
- Bianca BrewtonSelf
- Monique BroganSelf