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Skate Kitchen

Name: Skate Kitchen
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2018-08-10
Cast: Rachelle Vinberg, Dede Lovelace, Nina Moran, Kabrina Adams, Ajani Russell

2018 | 106 min | Drama, Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved mid90s or The Edge of Seventeen, start here. 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 46 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Camille's life as a lonely suburban teenager changes dramatically when she befriends a group of girl skateboarders. As she journeys deeper into this raw New York City subculture, she begins to understand the true meaning of friendship as well as her inner self.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Crystal Moselle

Rachelle VinbergCamille
Dede LovelaceJanay
Nina MoranKurt
Kabrina AdamsRuby
Ajani RussellIndigo
Elizabeth RodriguezRenata
Jaden SmithDevon
Jules LorenzoEliza
Brenn LorenzoQuinn
Nico HiragaPatrick