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Sorry to Bother You

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2018 | 112 min | Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 31 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

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, sci-fi fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Bugonia or Repo Man, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success – which propels him into a macabre universe.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Feature. Also nominated for 1 DGA Award and 1 more Independent Spirit Award. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $100 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 419K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Boots Riley

  • LaKeith StanfieldCassius Green
  • Tessa ThompsonDetroit
  • Jermaine FowlerSalvador
  • Omari HardwickMr. _______
  • Terry CrewsSergio
  • Kate BerlantDiana DeBauchery
  • Michael X. SommersJohnny
  • Danny GloverLangston
  • Steven YeunSqueeze
  • Armie HammerSteve Lift