Blindspotting
Seen it?2018 | 95 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. 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 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Collin must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles, work as movers, and when Collin witnesses a police shooting, the two men’s friendship is tested as they grapple with identity and their changed realities in the rapidly-gentrifying neighborhood they grew up in.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 DGA Award and 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 72K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Carlos López Estrada
- Daveed DiggsCollin
- Rafael CasalMiles
- Janina GavankarVal
- Jasmine Cephas JonesAshley
- Ethan EmbryOfficer Molina
- Tisha CampbellMama Liz
- Utkarsh AmbudkarRin
- Kevin CarrollJames
- Nyambi NyambiYorkie
- Jon ChaffinDezz