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Roxanne Roxanne

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2017 | 98 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (70% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.1 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 loves a strong drama. If you loved Boyz n the Hood, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The most feared battle emcee in the early 1980s in Queens, New York, was a fierce teenager from the Queensbridge projects. At the age of 14, Roxanne Shanté was well on her way to becoming a hip-hop legend, as she hustled to provide for her family while defending herself from the dangers of the street.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 40K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Larnell

  • Chanté AdamsRoxanne Shanté
  • Mahershala AliCross
  • Nia LongMs. Peggy
  • Elvis NolascoRay
  • Shenell EdmondsRanita
  • Adam HorovitzAttorney Schwartz
  • Germar Terrell GardnerAntwan
  • Terrence ShinglerBig John
  • Nigel A. FullertonBiz
  • Kristin DodsonClassmate #1