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Quincy

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2018 | 124 min | Documentary, Music

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (82% 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 the curious. If you loved Miss Americana or Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me, start here.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 4 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

An intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended racial and cultural boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of America. Jones came to prominence in the 1950s as a jazz arranger and conductor before working on pop music and film scores. He moved easily between musical genres, producing major pop hits of the early 1960s and serving as an arranger and conductor for several collaborations in the same time period.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    4 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $63 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 22K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rashida Jones, Alan Hicks

  • Quincy JonesSelf
  • Rashida JonesSelf
  • Tom HanksSelf
  • Oprah WinfreySelf
  • John LegendSelf
  • Will SmithSelf
  • Peggy LiptonSelf
  • Mary J. BligeSelf
  • Kendrick LamarSelf
  • Dr. DreSelf